CVE-2017-6410

5.5 MEDIUM
Published: March 02, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

kpac/script.cpp in KDE kio before 5.32 and kdelibs before 4.14.30 calls the PAC FindProxyForURL function with a full https URL (potentially including Basic Authentication credentials, a query string, or PATH_INFO), which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted PAC file.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20170228-1.txt
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3849
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96515
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20170228-1.txt
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.8%
53th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

kde