Vulnerability identifier: #VU60188

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-23853

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ktexteditor
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: KDE.org

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to the way application searches for executable files. A local user can place a malicious binary file into a current working directory, trick the victim into running the application and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ktexteditor: 5.0.0 - 5.90.0

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External links
http://kde.org/info/security/advisory-20220131-1.txt

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.