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CVE-2005-1920

HIGH · CVSS 7.5 EPSS 3.67%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2005-07-26 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5. It may be remotely exploitable.

CVE
CVE-2005-1920
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.5
EPSS
3.67%

Original NVD Description

The (1) Kate and (2) Kwrite applications in KDE KDE 3.2.x through 3.4.0 do not properly set the same permissions on the backup file as were set on the original file, which could allow local users and possibly remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.