How severe is CVE-2014-8651?

CVE-2014-8651 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-8651 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8651?

CVE-2014-8651 primarily affects Kde Plasma-desktop. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8651?

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-2014-8651 published?

CVE-2014-8651 was published on 2014-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8651

CVE-2014-8651 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kde Plasma-desktop with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Kde Plasma-desktop
Published: 2014-12-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The KDE Clock KCM policykit helper in kde-workspace before 4.11.14 and plasma-desktop before 5.1.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted ntpUtility (ntp utility name) argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8651?: The KDE Clock KCM policykit helper in kde-workspace before 4.11.14 and plasma-desktop before 5.1.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted ntpUtility (ntp utility name) argument.
How severe is CVE-2014-8651?: CVE-2014-8651 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-8651 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8651?: CVE-2014-8651 primarily affects Kde Plasma-desktop. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8651?: 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-2014-8651 published?: CVE-2014-8651 was published on 2014-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:kde:plasma-desktop:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kde:kde-workspace:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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