CVE-2012-5569: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Basic webmail module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.2 for Dru

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2012-5569 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting basic webmail, basic webmail. 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 Basic webmail module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.2 for Drupal allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a (1) page title or (2) crafted email message.

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	1.8% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2012-12-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: basic webmail project · jason flatt

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 23:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

basic webmail project basic webmail DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.x-1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.x-1.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy basic-webmail || rpm -q basic-webmail || basic-webmail --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.x-1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison basic-webmail sudo apt install basic-webmail=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.x-1.1> sudo apt-mark hold basic-webmail

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

dnf --showduplicates list basic-webmail sudo dnf downgrade basic-webmail-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.x-1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add basic-webmail

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.

jason flatt basic webmail DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.x-1.0 · 6.x-1.x dev

Fixed in: no fixed release known

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

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy basic-webmail || rpm -q basic-webmail || basic-webmail --version

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

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

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

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

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-2012-5569?

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

Is CVE-2012-5569 being exploited?

CVE-2012-5569 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-2012-5569 affect?

CVE-2012-5569 affects basic webmail, basic webmail. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Basic webmail module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.2 for Drupal allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a (1) page title or (2) crafted email message.

How urgent is CVE-2012-5569?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Drupal vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2012-5570 MEDIUM 4.3 DOWNGRADE The Basic webmail module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.2 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users with the "access

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