[UPDATE] [high] KDE "Konsole": Vulnerability allows code execution
A remote, anonymous attacker can exploit a vulnerability in the KDE "Konsole" application to execute arbitrary program code.
CSIRTS triage
- What
- A vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary program code.
- Who is affected
- Users of KDE Konsole are affected.
- Urgency
- Remediation is urgent due to the potential for remote code execution.
- Action
- Users should apply the necessary updates as soon as possible.
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Details
Original advisory: https://wid.cert-bund.de/portal/wid/securityadvisory?name=WID-SEC-2025-1258
Exploitation outlook
EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.
- Low exploitation riskCVE-2025-490910.57% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 44% of all scored CVEs.
Referenced CVEs
| CVE | CSIRTS overview | External |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2025-49091 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
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