CVE-2010-0398: The init script in autokey before 0.61.3-2 allows local attackers to write to arbitrary files via a symlink at

Q: How do I fix CVE-2010-0398?

autokey: upgrade to 0.61.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2010-0398 being exploited?

CVE-2010-0398 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2010-0398 affect?

CVE-2010-0398 affects autokey. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The init script in autokey before 0.61.3-2 allows local attackers to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2010-0398?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2010-0398 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting autokey. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The init script in autokey before 0.61.3-2 allows local attackers to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2019-10-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: autokey project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-10-30 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

autokey project autokey UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.61.3

Fixed in: 0.61.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy autokey || rpm -q autokey || autokey --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.61.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade autokey

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade autokey

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2010-0398?

autokey: upgrade to 0.61.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2010-0398 being exploited?

CVE-2010-0398 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-2010-0398 affect?

CVE-2010-0398 affects autokey. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The init script in autokey before 0.61.3-2 allows local attackers to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

How urgent is CVE-2010-0398?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

References

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