CVE-2012-5558: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Smiley module 6.x-1.x versions prior to 6.x-1.1 and Smileys mo

Routine

MEDIUM 4.8UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2012-5558 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting smiley, smileys. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Smiley module 6.x-1.x versions prior to 6.x-1.1 and Smileys module 6.x-1.x versions prior to 6.x-1.1 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users with the "administer smiley" permission to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a smiley acronym.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2020-01-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-01-09 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

smiley project smiley UPGRADE

Affected: >= 6.x-1.0 and < 6.x-1.1

Fixed in: 6.x-1.1

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

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 6.x-1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade smiley

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade smiley

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.x-1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

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

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.

smileys project smileys UPGRADE

Affected: >= 6.x-1.0 and < 6.x-1.1

Fixed in: 6.x-1.1

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

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 6.x-1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade smileys

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade smileys

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.x-1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

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

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-2012-5558?

smiley: upgrade to 6.x-1.1; smileys: upgrade to 6.x-1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-5558 being exploited?

CVE-2012-5558 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-2012-5558 affect?

CVE-2012-5558 affects smiley, smileys. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Smiley module 6.x-1.x versions prior to 6.x-1.1 and Smileys module 6.x-1.x versions prior to 6.x-1.1 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users with the "administer smiley" permission to inj

How urgent is CVE-2012-5558?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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