How severe is CVE-2014-5012?

CVE-2014-5012 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2014-5012 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5012?

CVE-2014-5012 affects Dompdf Project Dompdf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5012?

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

When was CVE-2014-5012 published?

CVE-2014-5012 was published on 2020-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5012

CVE-2014-5012 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dompdf Project Dompdf with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Dompdf Project Dompdf
Published: 2020-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

DOMPDF before 0.6.2 allows denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5012?: DOMPDF before 0.6.2 allows denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2014-5012?: CVE-2014-5012 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2014-5012 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5012?: CVE-2014-5012 affects Dompdf Project Dompdf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5012?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-5012 published?: CVE-2014-5012 was published on 2020-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dompdf_project:dompdf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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