CVE-2012-5554: The default configuration for the Webform CiviCRM Integration module 7.x-3.x before 7.x-3.2 has "Enforce Permi

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2012-5554 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting webform civicrm. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The default configuration for the Webform CiviCRM Integration module 7.x-3.x before 7.x-3.2 has "Enforce Permissions" disabled, which allows remote attackers to obtain contact information by reading webforms.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2012-12-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: coleman watts

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

coleman watts webform civicrm DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.x-3.0 · 7.x-3.0 beta1 · 7.x-3.0 beta2 · 7.x-3.0 beta3 · 7.x-3.0 beta4 · 7.x-3.0 beta5 · 7.x-3.0 rc1 · 7.x-3.0 rc2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.x-3.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy webform-civicrm || rpm -q webform-civicrm || webform-civicrm --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.x-3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison webform-civicrm sudo apt install webform-civicrm=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.x-3.0> sudo apt-mark hold webform-civicrm

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

dnf --showduplicates list webform-civicrm sudo dnf downgrade webform-civicrm-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.x-3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add webform-civicrm

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-2012-5554?

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

Is CVE-2012-5554 being exploited?

CVE-2012-5554 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-2012-5554 affect?

CVE-2012-5554 affects webform civicrm. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The default configuration for the Webform CiviCRM Integration module 7.x-3.x before 7.x-3.2 has "Enforce Permissions" disabled, which allows remote attackers to obtain contact information by reading webforms.

How urgent is CVE-2012-5554?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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