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CVE-2012-5705 is an XSS flaw in the Drupal Hotblocks module settings page. A logged-in user with the specific “administer hotblocks” permission could inject script or HTML through block names. This is not shown as actively exploited in the provided sources. Exposure is likely limited to Drupal 6 sites using the Hotblocks contributed module and granting administer hotblocks to non-fully-trusted users. Sites not running Hotblocks, not on 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.8, or without that permission assigned are less likely exposed. Treat this as a targeted hygiene item, not an emergency based on the provided evidence. Prioritize remediation where legacy Drupal 6 systems remain active or where semi-trusted users have Hotblocks administration rights. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Hotblocks to 6.x-1.8 if running an affected 6.x-1.x version.; Restrict administer hotblocks permission to fully trusted administrators only.; Disable or remove Hotblocks where it is not operationally required..
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