PatchTheCVECVE-2012-5570: The Basic webmail module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.2 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users with the "access
CVE-2012-5570 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting basic webmail. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Basic webmail module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.2 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users with the "access basic_webmail" permission to read arbitrary users' email addresses.
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) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.1% (top 34%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-200 |
| Published | 2020-02-08 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2012-5570?
basic webmail: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2012-5570 being exploited?
CVE-2012-5570 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-2012-5570 affect?
CVE-2012-5570 affects basic webmail. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Basic webmail module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.2 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users with the "access basic_webmail" permission to read arbitrary users' email addresses.
How urgent is CVE-2012-5570?
Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.