CVE-2024-1433: KDE Plasma Workspace Theme File eventpluginsmanager.cpp enabledPlugins path traversal
First published: Sun Feb 11 2024(Updated: )
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in KDE Plasma Workspace up to 5.93.0. This affects the function EventPluginsManager::enabledPlugins of the file components/calendar/eventpluginsmanager.cpp of the component Theme File Handler. The manipulation of the argument pluginId leads to path traversal. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The patch is named 6cdf42916369ebf4ad5bd876c4dfa0170d7b2f01. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-253407. NOTE: This requires write access to user's home or the installation of third party global themes.
Credit: cna@vuldb.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| KDE Plasma Workspace | <=5.93.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-1433?
CVE-2024-1433 is classified as a problematic vulnerability.
What versions of KDE Plasma Workspace are affected by CVE-2024-1433?
KDE Plasma Workspace versions up to and including 5.93.0 are affected by CVE-2024-1433.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1433?
To fix CVE-2024-1433, upgrade to a version of KDE Plasma Workspace that is higher than 5.93.0.
What component of KDE Plasma Workspace does CVE-2024-1433 impact?
CVE-2024-1433 impacts the EventPluginsManager function within the Theme File Handler component.
What type of manipulation does CVE-2024-1433 involve?
CVE-2024-1433 involves the manipulation of the argument for enabledPlugins in the EventPluginsManager.
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