CVE-2007-1191: The Social Bookmarks (del.icio.us) plug-in 8F in Quicksilver writes usernames and passwords in plaintext to th

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-1191 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting del.icio.us module. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Social Bookmarks (del.icio.us) plug-in 8F in Quicksilver writes usernames and passwords in plaintext to the /Library/Logs/Console/UID/Console.log file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-03-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: quicksilver

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-03-02 21:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

quicksilver del.icio.us module DOWNGRADE

Affected: 8f

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8f

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy del.icio.us-module || rpm -q del.icio.us-module || del.icio.us-module --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8f (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison del.icio.us-module sudo apt install del.icio.us-module=<VERSION_BEFORE_8f> sudo apt-mark hold del.icio.us-module

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list del.icio.us-module sudo dnf downgrade del.icio.us-module-<VERSION_BEFORE_8f> sudo dnf versionlock add del.icio.us-module

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-1191?

del.icio.us module: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-1191 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1191 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2007-1191 affect?

CVE-2007-1191 affects del.icio.us module. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). The Social Bookmarks (del.icio.us) plug-in 8F in Quicksilver writes usernames and passwords in plaintext to the /Library/Logs/Console/UID/Console.log file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.

How urgent is CVE-2007-1191?

Priority 14/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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