How severe is CVE-2011-5054?

CVE-2011-5054 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-5054 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-5054?

CVE-2011-5054 affects Kde Kcheckpass. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-5054?

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

When was CVE-2011-5054 published?

CVE-2011-5054 was published on 2012-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-5054

CVE-2011-5054 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kde Kcheckpass with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Kde Kcheckpass
Published: 2012-01-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

kcheckpass passes a user-supplied argument to the pam_start function, often within a setuid environment, which allows local users to invoke any configured PAM stack, and possibly trigger unintended side effects, via an arbitrary valid PAM service name, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-4122. NOTE: the vendor indicates that the possibility of resultant privilege escalation may be "a bit far-fetched."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-5054?: kcheckpass passes a user-supplied argument to the pam_start function, often within a setuid environment, which allows local users to invoke any configured PAM stack, and possibly trigger unintended side effects, via an arbitrary valid PAM service name, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-4122. NOTE: the vendor indicates that the possibility of resultant privilege escalation may be "a bit far-fetched."
How severe is CVE-2011-5054?: CVE-2011-5054 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-5054 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-5054?: CVE-2011-5054 affects Kde Kcheckpass. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5054?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-5054 published?: CVE-2011-5054 was published on 2012-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kde:kcheckpass:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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