CVE-2010-3088: The notify function in pidgin-knotify.c in the pidgin-knotify plugin 0.2.1 and earlier for Pidgin allows re...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2010-3088 is an old remote command-execution risk in the pidgin-knotify plugin for Pidgin. If the vulnerable plugin processes a crafted message, command metacharacters in that message may be interpreted by the system. Business urgency depends on whether this obsolete plugin is still installed or enabled. Exposure is likely limited to endpoints running Pidgin with the separate pidgin-knotify plugin version 0.2.1 or earlier. The CVE metadata lists affected vendor and product as unavailable, so asset discovery must verify actual plugin presence. Prioritize targeted discovery over broad emergency response. If the vulnerable plugin is present on managed desktops, removal or update should be handled quickly because the impact is command execution from remote message content. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Pidgin and the pidgin-knotify plugin.; Disable or remove pidgin-knotify where business use is not required.; Check upstream or distribution guidance for a fixed package..

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Jun 28, 2026, 01:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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