CVE-2015-5512: The me aliases module 6.x-2.x before 6.x-2.10 and 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.2 for Drupal allows remote attackers to

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2015-5512 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting me aliases. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The me aliases module 6.x-2.x before 6.x-2.10 and 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.2 for Drupal allows remote attackers to access Views using the "me" user argument handler by substituting "me" for a user id in a URL.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2015-08-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: me aliases project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-08-18 18:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

me aliases project me aliases 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 · 6.x-2.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

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

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy me-aliases || rpm -q me-aliases || me-aliases --version

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

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

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

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

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.

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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-2015-5512?

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

Is CVE-2015-5512 being exploited?

CVE-2015-5512 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-2015-5512 affect?

CVE-2015-5512 affects me aliases. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The me aliases module 6.x-2.x before 6.x-2.10 and 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.2 for Drupal allows remote attackers to access Views using the "me" user argument handler by substituting "me" for a user id in a URL.

How urgent is CVE-2015-5512?

Priority 38/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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