CVE-2012-1588

Name: CVE-2012-1588
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-10-01T00:55:00.93+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.23%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-1588 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Algorithmic complexity vulnerability in the _filter_url function in the text filtering system (modules/filter/filter.module) in Drupal 7.x before 7.14 allows remote authenticated users with certain roles to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a long email address.. EPSS estimates a 1.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Algorithmic complexity vulnerability in the _filter_url function in the text filtering system (modules/filter/filter.module) in Drupal 7.x before 7.14 allows remote authenticated users with certain roles to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a long email address.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.23%

65.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Drupal	Drupal	7.0
Drupal	Drupal	7.1
Drupal	Drupal	7.2
Drupal	Drupal	7.3
Drupal	Drupal	7.4
Drupal	Drupal	7.5
Drupal	Drupal	7.6
Drupal	Drupal	7.7
Drupal	Drupal	7.8
Drupal	Drupal	7.9
Drupal	Drupal	7.10
Drupal	Drupal	7.11
Drupal	Drupal	7.12
Drupal	Drupal	7.13
Drupal	Drupal	7.x-dev

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 1, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-1588?

How severe is CVE-2012-1588?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-1588 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1588?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST