CVE-2012-2304: The Linkit module 7.x-2.x before 7.x-2.3 for Drupal, when using an entity access module, does not check permis

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2012-2304 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting linkit. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Linkit module 7.x-2.x before 7.x-2.3 for Drupal, when using an entity access module, does not check permissions when searching for entities, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2012-08-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: emil stjerneman

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-08-14 22:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

emil stjerneman linkit DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.x-2.0 · 7.x-2.0 beta1 · 7.x-2.0 beta2 · 7.x-2.1 · 7.x-2.2 · 7.x-2.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.x-2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy linkit || rpm -q linkit || linkit --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.x-2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison linkit sudo apt install linkit=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.x-2.0> sudo apt-mark hold linkit

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list linkit sudo dnf downgrade linkit-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.x-2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add linkit

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2012-2304?

linkit: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-2304 being exploited?

CVE-2012-2304 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2012-2304 affect?

CVE-2012-2304 affects linkit. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Linkit module 7.x-2.x before 7.x-2.3 for Drupal, when using an entity access module, does not check permissions when searching for entities, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2012-2304?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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