CVE-2017-8296: kedpm 0.5 and 1.0 creates a history file in ~/.kedpm/history that is written in cleartext

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-8296 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ked password manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

kedpm 0.5 and 1.0 creates a history file in ~/.kedpm/history that is written in cleartext. All of the commands performed in the password manager are written there. This can lead to the disclosure of the master password if the "password" command is used with an argument. The names of the password entries created and consulted are also accessible in cleartext.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-522
Published	2017-04-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ked password manager project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-04-27 15:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ked password manager project ked password manager DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.5 · 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ked-password-manager || rpm -q ked-password-manager || ked-password-manager --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ked-password-manager sudo apt install ked-password-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5> sudo apt-mark hold ked-password-manager

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

dnf --showduplicates list ked-password-manager sudo dnf downgrade ked-password-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5> sudo dnf versionlock add ked-password-manager

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-2017-8296?

ked password manager: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-8296 being exploited?

CVE-2017-8296 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-2017-8296 affect?

CVE-2017-8296 affects ked password manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). kedpm 0.5 and 1.0 creates a history file in ~/.kedpm/history that is written in cleartext. All of the commands performed in the password manager are written there. This can lead to the disclosure of the master password if the "password" com

How urgent is CVE-2017-8296?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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