How severe is CVE-2012-5704?

CVE-2012-5704 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2012-5704 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5704?

CVE-2012-5704 primarily affects Justin Dodge Hotblocks. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5704?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-5704 published?

CVE-2012-5704 was published on 2012-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5704

CVE-2012-5704 is a low-severity vulnerability in Justin Dodge Hotblocks with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Justin Dodge Hotblocks
Published: 2012-11-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Hotblocks module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.8 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users with the "administer hotblocks" permission to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and time out) via a block that references itself.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5704?: The Hotblocks module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.8 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users with the "administer hotblocks" permission to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and time out) via a block that references itself.
How severe is CVE-2012-5704?: CVE-2012-5704 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-5704 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5704?: CVE-2012-5704 primarily affects Justin Dodge Hotblocks. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5704?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5704 published?: CVE-2012-5704 was published on 2012-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:justin_dodge:hotblocks:6.x-1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:justin_dodge:hotblocks:6.x-1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:justin_dodge:hotblocks:6.x-1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:justin_dodge:hotblocks:6.x-1.x:dev:*:*:*:*:*:*

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