How severe is CVE-2013-7252?

CVE-2013-7252 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-7252 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-7252?

CVE-2013-7252 affects Kde Kde Applications. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-7252?

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

When was CVE-2013-7252 published?

CVE-2013-7252 was published on 2015-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2013-7252

CVE-2013-7252 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kde Kde Applications with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Kde Kde Applications
Published: 2015-01-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

kwalletd in KWallet before KDE Applications 14.12.0 uses Blowfish with ECB mode instead of CBC mode when encrypting the password store, which makes it easier for attackers to guess passwords via a codebook attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-7252?: kwalletd in KWallet before KDE Applications 14.12.0 uses Blowfish with ECB mode instead of CBC mode when encrypting the password store, which makes it easier for attackers to guess passwords via a codebook attack.
How severe is CVE-2013-7252?: CVE-2013-7252 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-7252 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-7252?: CVE-2013-7252 affects Kde Kde Applications. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7252?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-7252 published?: CVE-2013-7252 was published on 2015-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kde:kde_applications:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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