CVE-2008-7320

Name: CVE-2008-7320
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-18T19:29:00.22+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-7320 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. GNOME Seahorse through 3.30 allows physically proximate attackers to read plaintext passwords by using the quickAllow dialog at an unattended workstation, if the keyring is unlocked. NOTE: this is disputed by a software maintainer because the behavior represents a design decision. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GNOME Seahorse through 3.30 allows physically proximate attackers to read plaintext passwords by using the quickAllow dialog at an unattended workstation, if the keyring is unlocked. NOTE: this is disputed by a software maintainer because the behavior represents a design decision

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.45%

35.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnome	Seahorse	<= 3.30

References

https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/seahorse/+bug/189774Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/seahorse/+bug/189774/comments/13Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=551036Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://www.bountysource.com/issues/3849352-seahorse-shows-passwords-without-verificationThird Party Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/seahorse/+bug/189774Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/seahorse/+bug/189774/comments/13Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=551036Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://www.bountysource.com/issues/3849352-seahorse-shows-passwords-without-verificationThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 18, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-7320?

How severe is CVE-2008-7320?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-7320 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7320?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2008-7320?

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Source: NVD / NIST