CVE-2014-2527: kcleanup.cpp in KDirStat 2.7.0 does not properly quote strings when deleting a directory, which allows remote

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2014-2527 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting kdirstat, opensuse. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

kcleanup.cpp in KDirStat 2.7.0 does not properly quote strings when deleting a directory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a " (double quote) character in the directory name, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-2528.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.0% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2014-08-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: kdirstat project · opensuse

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-08-26 14:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kdirstat project kdirstat DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.7.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.7.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison kdirstat sudo apt install kdirstat=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.7.0> sudo apt-mark hold kdirstat

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

dnf --showduplicates list kdirstat sudo dnf downgrade kdirstat-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.7.0> sudo dnf versionlock add kdirstat

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.

opensuse opensuse MITIGATE

Affected: 13.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 13.1

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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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-2014-2527?

kdirstat: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; opensuse: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-2527 being exploited?

CVE-2014-2527 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-2014-2527 affect?

CVE-2014-2527 affects kdirstat, opensuse. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). kcleanup.cpp in KDirStat 2.7.0 does not properly quote strings when deleting a directory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a " (double quote) character in the directory name, a different vulnerability than CVE

How urgent is CVE-2014-2527?

Priority 51/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2014-2528 MEDIUM 6.8 DOWNGRADE MITIGATE kcleanup.cpp in KDirStat 2.7.3 does not properly quote strings when deleting a directory, which allows remote

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