CVE-2017-8296

Name: CVE-2017-8296
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-27T15:59:00.197+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8296 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. kedpm 0.5 and 1.0 creates a history file in ~/.kedpm/history that is written in cleartext. All of the commands performed in the password manager are written there. EPSS estimates a 1.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

kedpm 0.5 and 1.0 creates a history file in ~/.kedpm/history that is written in cleartext. All of the commands performed in the password manager are written there. This can lead to the disclosure of the master password if the "password" command is used with an argument. The names of the password entries created and consulted are also accessible in cleartext.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.38%

68.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-522

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ked Password Manager Project	Ked Password Manager	0.5
Ked Password Manager Project	Ked Password Manager	1.0

References

http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/04/26/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=860817Issue Tracking, Patch
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201708-04
https://sourceforge.net/p/kedpm/bugs/6/Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/04/26/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=860817Issue Tracking, Patch
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201708-04
https://sourceforge.net/p/kedpm/bugs/6/Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 27, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8296?

How severe is CVE-2017-8296?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8296 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8296?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST