How severe is CVE-2007-4569?

CVE-2007-4569 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-4569 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-4569?

CVE-2007-4569 primarily affects Kde. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4569?

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

When was CVE-2007-4569 published?

CVE-2007-4569 was published on 2007-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-4569

CVE-2007-4569 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kde with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Kde
Published: 2007-09-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

backend/session.c in KDM in KDE 3.3.0 through 3.5.7, when autologin is configured and "shutdown with password" is enabled, allows remote attackers to bypass the password requirement and login to arbitrary accounts via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4569?: backend/session.c in KDM in KDE 3.3.0 through 3.5.7, when autologin is configured and "shutdown with password" is enabled, allows remote attackers to bypass the password requirement and login to arbitrary accounts via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2007-4569?: CVE-2007-4569 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-4569 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4569?: CVE-2007-4569 primarily affects Kde. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4569?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-4569 published?: CVE-2007-4569 was published on 2007-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (18)

cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:3.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:3.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:3.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:3.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:3.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:3.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:3.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:3.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:3.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:3.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:3.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:3.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:3.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:3.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:3.5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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