# CVE-2010-2472: Locale module and dependent contributed modules in Drupal 6.x before 6.16 and 5.x before version 5.22 do not sanitize the display of languag

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2019-11-07 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- drupal6: 6.x before version 6.16, 5.x before version 5.22

## Description

Locale module and dependent contributed modules in Drupal 6.x before 6.16 and 5.x before version 5.22 do not sanitize the display of language codes, native and English language names properly which could allow an attacker to perform a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack. This vulnerability is mitigated by the fact that an attacker must have a role with the 'administer languages' permission.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on drupal6, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2010-2472
- https://www.drupal.org/node/731710
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/06/28/8

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