CVE-2012-5654: The Nodewords: D6 Meta Tags module before 6.x-1.14 for Drupal, when configured to automatically generate descr

Q: How do I fix CVE-2012-5654?

nodewords: upgrade to newer than 6.x-1.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2012-5654 being exploited?

CVE-2012-5654 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2012-5654 affect?

CVE-2012-5654 affects nodewords. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Nodewords: D6 Meta Tags module before 6.x-1.14 for Drupal, when configured to automatically generate description meta tags from node text, does not properly filter node content when creating tags, which might allow remote attackers to o

Q: How urgent is CVE-2012-5654?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2012-5654 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting nodewords. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Nodewords: D6 Meta Tags module before 6.x-1.14 for Drupal, when configured to automatically generate description meta tags from node text, does not properly filter node content when creating tags, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading the (1) description, (2) dc.description or (3) og:description meta tags.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2013-01-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-01-03 01:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nodewords project nodewords UPGRADE

Affected: <= 6.x-1.14 · 4.7-1.0 · 4.7-1.1 · 4.7-1.2 · 4.7-1.x dev · 5.x-1.0 · 5.x-1.2 · 5.x-1.3

Fixed in: newer than 6.x-1.14

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 6.x-1.14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade nodewords

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2012-5654?

nodewords: upgrade to newer than 6.x-1.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-5654 being exploited?

CVE-2012-5654 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-2012-5654 affect?

CVE-2012-5654 affects nodewords. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Nodewords: D6 Meta Tags module before 6.x-1.14 for Drupal, when configured to automatically generate description meta tags from node text, does not properly filter node content when creating tags, which might allow remote attackers to o

How urgent is CVE-2012-5654?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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