CVE-2012-4473: The Restrict node page view module 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.2 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users with th

Routine

LOW 3.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2012-4473 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting restrict node page view. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Restrict node page view module 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.2 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users with the "view any node page" or "view any node {type} page" permission to access unpublished nodes via a direct request.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2012-11-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: christian johansson

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-11-30 22:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

christian johansson restrict node page view DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.x-1.0 · 7.x-1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.x-1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy restrict-node-page-view || rpm -q restrict-node-page-view || restrict-node-page-view --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.x-1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison restrict-node-page-view sudo apt install restrict-node-page-view=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.x-1.0> sudo apt-mark hold restrict-node-page-view

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

dnf --showduplicates list restrict-node-page-view sudo dnf downgrade restrict-node-page-view-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.x-1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add restrict-node-page-view

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-2012-4473?

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

Is CVE-2012-4473 being exploited?

CVE-2012-4473 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-2012-4473 affect?

CVE-2012-4473 affects restrict node page view. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). The Restrict node page view module 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.2 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users with the "view any node page" or "view any node {type} page" permission to access unpublished nodes via a direct request.

How urgent is CVE-2012-4473?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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