CVE-2012-5589: The MultiLink module 6.x-2.x before 6.x-2.7 and 7.x-2.x before 7.x-2.7 for Drupal does not properly check node

Routine

LOW 3.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2012-5589 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting multilink. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The MultiLink module 6.x-2.x before 6.x-2.7 and 7.x-2.x before 7.x-2.7 for Drupal does not properly check node permissions when generating an in-content link, which allows remote authenticated users with text-editing permissions to read arbitrary node titles via a generated link.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2012-12-26
Last modified	2026-06-16

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-12-26 17:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

netgenius multilink DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.x-2.0 · 6.x-2.1 · 6.x-2.2 · 6.x-2.3 · 6.x-2.4 · 6.x-2.5 · 6.x-2.6 · 7.x-2.x dev

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.x-2.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.x-2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison multilink sudo apt install multilink=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.x-2.0> sudo apt-mark hold multilink

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

dnf --showduplicates list multilink sudo dnf downgrade multilink-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.x-2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add multilink

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-2012-5589?

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

Is CVE-2012-5589 being exploited?

CVE-2012-5589 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-2012-5589 affect?

CVE-2012-5589 affects multilink. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). The MultiLink module 6.x-2.x before 6.x-2.7 and 7.x-2.x before 7.x-2.7 for Drupal does not properly check node permissions when generating an in-content link, which allows remote authenticated users with text-editing permissions to read arb

How urgent is CVE-2012-5589?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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