CVE-2013-2120

kdeplasma-addons: Weak passwords generated by PasteMacroExpander

Published Feb 11, 2020 CVSS 3.1 · 8.4 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The %{password(...)} macro in pastemacroexpander.cpp in the KDE Paste Applet before 4.10.5 in kdeplasma-addons does not properly generate passwords, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass authentication via a brute-force attack.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2013-2088 The %{password(...)} macro in pastemacroexpander.cpp in the KDE Paste Applet before 4.10.5 in kdeplasma-addons does not properly generate passwords, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass authentication via a brute-force attack.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 3:27 PM
Reserved
Feb 19, 2013, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 11, 2020, 8:15 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:52 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
May 28, 2013, 12:00 AM