MEDIUM
CVE-2011-1586
CWE-22Published: April 27, 2011· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
5.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the KGetMetalink::File::isValidNameAttr function in ui/metalinkcreator/metalinker.cpp in KGet in KDE SC 4.6.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the name attribute of a file element in a metalink file. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2010-1000.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2011-1586 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
kde1 product(s)
kde sc
Source: NVD CPE · 44 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (30)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/44124Vendor Advisory
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/1019Vendor Advisory
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/1021Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2011-1586
CVSS Score5.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 27, 2011
Related CVEs (CWE-22)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2011-1586 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.