MEDIUM
CVE-2017-6410
CWE-319Published: March 2, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-6410 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
kde2 product(s)
kdelibskio
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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https://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20170228-1.txtPatch · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20170228-1.txtPatch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2017-6410
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-319
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 2, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-319)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-6410 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.