CVE-2022-24986

HIGH
Published Feb 26, 20224y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
7.8 CVSS 3.1
High
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Published Feb 26, 2022 4y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 2w ago

Description

KDE KCron through 21.12.2 uses a temporary file in /tmp when saving, but reuses the filename during an editing session. Thus, someone watching it be created the first time could potentially intercept the file the following time, enabling that person to run unauthorized commands.

CVSS Details

Base Score
7.8
Exploitability
1.8
Impact
5.9
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector Local
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required Low
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity High
Availability High

Threat Intelligence

No active exploitation signals — not in CISA KEV and no EPSS score yet.

Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 2

CWE-362
CWE-668

Affected Products 1

VendorProductVersionRange
kdekcron* ≤21.12.2

References 2

  • openwall.com http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/02/25/3
    Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
  • apps.kde.org https://apps.kde.org/kcron/
    Product

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.