CVE-2012-4483
Published Oct 31, 2012 · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
The commons_discussion_views_default_views function in modules/features/commons_discussion/commons_discussion.views_default.inc in the Drupal Commons module 6.x-2.x before 6.x-2.8 for Drupal does not properly enforce intended node access restrictions, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via the recent comments listing.
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QFinch assessment
The commons_discussion_views_default_views function in modules/features/commons_discussion/commons_discussion.views_default.inc in the Drupal Commons module 6.x-2.x before 6.x-2.8 for Drupal does not properly enforce intended node access restrictions, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via the recent comments listing.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
Matching a version is only one part of assessing exposure. QFinch has not assessed your environment on this public page.
Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- [oss-security] 20121004 CVE Request for Drupal Contributed Modules ↗
- drupalcode.org ↗
- drupal.org ↗
- drupal.org ↗
- [oss-security] 20121007 Re: CVE Request for Drupal Contributed Modules ↗
Record history
Published Oct 31, 2012 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026