How severe is CVE-2013-2213?

CVE-2013-2213 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2013-2213 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2213?

CVE-2013-2213 affects Kde Paste Applet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2213?

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

When was CVE-2013-2213 published?

CVE-2013-2213 was published on 2020-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2213

CVE-2013-2213 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kde Paste Applet with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-327.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-327
Affected product: Kde Paste Applet
Published: 2020-02-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The KRandom::random function in KDE Paste Applet after 4.10.5 in kdeplasma-addons uses the GNU C Library rand function's linear congruential generator, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by predicting the generator output.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2213?: The KRandom::random function in KDE Paste Applet after 4.10.5 in kdeplasma-addons uses the GNU C Library rand function's linear congruential generator, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by predicting the generator output.
How severe is CVE-2013-2213?: CVE-2013-2213 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2013-2213 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2213?: CVE-2013-2213 affects Kde Paste Applet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2213?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-2213 published?: CVE-2013-2213 was published on 2020-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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