CVE-2012-6575: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Exposed Filter Data module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.2 for Drupal a

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2012-6575 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting exposed filter data. 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 Exposed Filter Data module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.2 for Drupal allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

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	1.2% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2013-06-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mobile4social

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-06-27 20:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mobile4social exposed filter data DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.x-1.0 · 6.x-1.1 · 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 exposed-filter-data || rpm -q exposed-filter-data || exposed-filter-data --version

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

apt-cache madison exposed-filter-data sudo apt install exposed-filter-data=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.x-1.0> sudo apt-mark hold exposed-filter-data

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

dnf --showduplicates list exposed-filter-data sudo dnf downgrade exposed-filter-data-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.x-1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add exposed-filter-data

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-2012-6575?

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

Is CVE-2012-6575 being exploited?

CVE-2012-6575 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-2012-6575 affect?

CVE-2012-6575 affects exposed filter data. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Exposed Filter Data module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.2 for Drupal allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2012-6575?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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