CVE-2012-2708: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the _hosting_task_log_table function in modules/hosting/task/hosti

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2012-2708 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting hostmaster. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the _hosting_task_log_table function in modules/hosting/task/hosting_task.module in the Hostmaster (Aegir) module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.9 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users with certain permissions to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a Drush log message in a provision task log.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2012-06-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: antoine beaupre

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-06-27 00:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

antoine beaupre hostmaster DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.x-1.2 · 6.x-1.3 · 6.x-1.4 · 6.x-1.5 · 6.x-1.6 · 6.x-1.7 · 6.x-1.8 · 6.x-1.x dev

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.x-1.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.x-1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison hostmaster sudo apt install hostmaster=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.x-1.2> sudo apt-mark hold hostmaster

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

dnf --showduplicates list hostmaster sudo dnf downgrade hostmaster-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.x-1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add hostmaster

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-2012-2708?

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

Is CVE-2012-2708 being exploited?

CVE-2012-2708 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-2012-2708 affect?

CVE-2012-2708 affects hostmaster. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the _hosting_task_log_table function in modules/hosting/task/hosting_task.module in the Hostmaster (Aegir) module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.9 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users with certain p

How urgent is CVE-2012-2708?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

Drupal vulnerabilities

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References

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