CVE-2012-6583: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Imagemenu module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.4 for Drupal allows remo

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2012-6583 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting imagemenu. 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 Imagemenu module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.4 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users with the "administer imagemenu" permission to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an image file name.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2013-08-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: imagemenu project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-08-23 15:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

imagemenu project imagemenu DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.x-1.0 · 6.x-1.0 rc1 · 6.x-1.0 rc2 · 6.x-1.0 rc3 · 6.x-1.0 rc4 · 6.x-1.0 rc5 · 6.x-1.1 · 6.x-1.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

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

1. Check installed version

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

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

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

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

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

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-2012-6583?

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

Is CVE-2012-6583 being exploited?

CVE-2012-6583 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-2012-6583 affect?

CVE-2012-6583 affects imagemenu. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Imagemenu module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.4 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users with the "administer imagemenu" permission to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an image file name.

How urgent is CVE-2012-6583?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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