PatchTheCVECVE-2012-4472: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in upload.php in the Drag & Drop Gallery module 6.x-1.5 and earlier for
CVE-2012-4472 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting drag \& drop gallery. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in upload.php in the Drag & Drop Gallery module 6.x-1.5 and earlier for Drupal allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with an executable extension followed by a safe extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the directory specified by the filedir parameter.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.1 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.4% (top 27%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2012-11-30 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2012-4472?
drag \& drop gallery: upgrade to newer than 6.x-1.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2012-4472 being exploited?
CVE-2012-4472 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-2012-4472 affect?
CVE-2012-4472 affects drag \& drop gallery. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in upload.php in the Drag & Drop Gallery module 6.x-1.5 and earlier for Drupal allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with an executable extension followed by a safe
How urgent is CVE-2012-4472?
Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference
Software pages
Drupal vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities
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