CVE-2013-2120
CVE-2013-2120 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kde Paste Applet with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Kde Paste Applet
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The %{password(...)} macro in pastemacroexpander.cpp in the KDE Paste Applet before 4.10.5 in kdeplasma-addons does not properly generate passwords, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass authentication via a brute-force attack.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-2120?
- The %{password(...)} macro in pastemacroexpander.cpp in the KDE Paste Applet before 4.10.5 in kdeplasma-addons does not properly generate passwords, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass authentication via a brute-force attack.
- How severe is CVE-2013-2120?
- CVE-2013-2120 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2013-2120 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2013-2120?
- CVE-2013-2120 affects Kde Paste Applet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2013-2120?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2013-2120 published?
- CVE-2013-2120 was published on 2020-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-05/0114.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/05/28/5
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/05/29/6
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=969421
- https://projects.kde.org/projects/kde/kdeplasma-addons/repository/revisions/36a1fe49cb70f717c4a6e9eeee2c9186503a8dce
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:kde:paste_applet:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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