CVE-2012-5543: The Feeds module 7.x-2.x before 7.x-2.0-alpha6 for Drupal, when a field is mapped to the node's author, does n

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2012-5543 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting feeds. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Feeds module 7.x-2.x before 7.x-2.0-alpha6 for Drupal, when a field is mapped to the node's author, does not properly check permissions, which allows remote attackers to create arbitrary nodes via a crafted source feed.

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	1.2% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2012-12-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: feeds project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-12-03 21:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

feeds project feeds DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.x-2.0 alpha1 · 7.x-2.0 alpha2 · 7.x-2.0 alpha3 · 7.x-2.0 alpha4 · 7.x-2.0 alpha5 · 7.x-2.x

Fixed in: no fixed release known

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

1. Check installed version

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

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

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

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

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

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-2012-5543?

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

Is CVE-2012-5543 being exploited?

CVE-2012-5543 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-2012-5543 affect?

CVE-2012-5543 affects feeds. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Feeds module 7.x-2.x before 7.x-2.0-alpha6 for Drupal, when a field is mapped to the node's author, does not properly check permissions, which allows remote attackers to create arbitrary nodes via a crafted source feed.

How urgent is CVE-2012-5543?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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