CVE-2012-5553: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the OM Maximenu module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.44 and 7.x-

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2012-5553 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting om maximenu. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the OM Maximenu module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.44 and 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.44 for Drupal allow remote authenticated users with the "administer OM Maximenu" permission to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) Menu Title (2) Link Title, (3) Path Query, (4) Anchor, or (5) vocabulary names.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2012-12-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: daniel honrade

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

daniel honrade om maximenu DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.x-1.0 · 6.x-1.0 rc1 · 6.x-1.0 rc2 · 6.x-1.0 rc3 · 6.x-1.0 rc4 · 6.x-1.0 rc5 · 6.x-1.0 rc6 · 6.x-1.0 rc7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.x-1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy om-maximenu || rpm -q om-maximenu || om-maximenu --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.x-1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison om-maximenu sudo apt install om-maximenu=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.x-1.0> sudo apt-mark hold om-maximenu

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

dnf --showduplicates list om-maximenu sudo dnf downgrade om-maximenu-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.x-1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add om-maximenu

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2012-5553?

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

Is CVE-2012-5553 being exploited?

CVE-2012-5553 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-2012-5553 affect?

CVE-2012-5553 affects om maximenu. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the OM Maximenu module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.44 and 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.44 for Drupal allow remote authenticated users with the "administer OM Maximenu" permission to inject arbitrary w

How urgent is CVE-2012-5553?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Drupal vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2012-6065 MEDIUM 4.6 UPGRADE The OM Maximenu module 6.x-1.43 and earlier for Drupal, when the "Title has PHP" option is enabled, allows rem

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