How severe is CVE-2015-1308?

CVE-2015-1308 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-1308 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1308?

CVE-2015-1308 primarily affects Kde Plasma-workspace. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1308?

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

When was CVE-2015-1308 published?

CVE-2015-1308 was published on 2015-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1308

CVE-2015-1308 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kde Plasma-workspace with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Kde Plasma-workspace
Published: 2015-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

kde-workspace 4.2.0 and plasma-workspace before 5.1.95 allows remote attackers to obtain input events, and consequently obtain passwords, by leveraging access to the X server when the screen is locked.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1308?: kde-workspace 4.2.0 and plasma-workspace before 5.1.95 allows remote attackers to obtain input events, and consequently obtain passwords, by leveraging access to the X server when the screen is locked.
How severe is CVE-2015-1308?: CVE-2015-1308 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-1308 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1308?: CVE-2015-1308 primarily affects Kde Plasma-workspace. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1308?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-1308 published?: CVE-2015-1308 was published on 2015-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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

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