CVE-2013-7252: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2013-7252: kwalletd in KWallet before KDE Applications 14.12.0 uses Blowfish with ECB mode instead of CBC mode when en...

kwalletd in KWallet before KDE Applications 14.12.0 uses Blowfish with ECB mode instead of CBC mode when encrypting the password store, which makes it easier for attackers to guess passwords via a codebook attack.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 18:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

KWallet stored secrets using an unsafe encryption mode in versions before KDE Applications 14.12.0. This weakens protection of saved passwords if an attacker can obtain the encrypted wallet data. The sources do not show active exploitation or a remote attack path. Exposure is most likely on KDE desktop systems using KWallet versions before KDE Applications 14.12.0, especially where encrypted wallet files could be copied from endpoints, backups, or compromised user profiles. Treat as a password-store protection weakness, not an emergency remote compromise. Prioritize patching legacy KDE endpoints and systems where user profile theft, backups, or shared workstations increase exposure. Mitigation focus: Upgrade KWallet/KDE Applications to 14.12.0 or later, following vendor guidance.; Apply distribution security updates from KDE, Gentoo, Red Hat, or your OS vendor.; Review vendor notes for any required wallet migration or re-encryption steps..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 05:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 18, 2015, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20150109-1.txtCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1048168CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
GLSA-201606-19CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO

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