#VU107599 Improper Authentication in KDE.org products - CVE-2025-32898
Published: April 18, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU107599
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-32898
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
KDE Connect
KDE Connect Android
KDE Connect iOS
KDE Connect
KDE Connect Android
KDE Connect iOS
Software vendor:
KDE.org
KDE.org
Description
The vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to usage of a weak authentication mechanism when pairing devices. KDE Connect displays an 8-character-long verification code when pairing two devices that is generated from the devices public keys. An attacker with physical proximity to device can brute-force the a key pair such that the resulting verification code matches the one of another device they try to impersonate.
Note, this attack can be launched remotely if an attacker has a presence in the victim's network through a compromised system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.