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Type: advisorySources: OSVCVE: CVE-2023-49342

Temporary data passed between application components by Budgie Extras Clockworks applet could potentially be viewed or manipulated. The data is stored in a location that is accessible to any user who has local access to the system. Attackers may pre-create and control this file to present false information to users or deny access to the application and panel.

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CVE-2023-49342
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7 Nov 2026, 01:18 UTC · Revision 1

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CVE-2023-49342

core-osv · Original source

Published 14 Dec 2023, 21:29 UTC

Temporary data passed between application components by Budgie Extras Clockworks applet could potentially be viewed or manipulated. The data is stored in a location that is accessible to any user who has local access to the system. Attackers may pre-create and control this file to present false information to users or deny access to the application and panel.

osv:CVE-2023-49342
Complete source record
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  "url": "https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-49342",
  "method": "structured",
  "payload": {
    "kind": "advisory",
    "title": "CVE-2023-49342",
    "summary": "Temporary data passed between application components by Budgie Extras Clockworks applet could potentially be viewed or manipulated. The data is stored in a location that is accessible to any user who has local access to the system. Attackers may pre-create and control this file to present false information to users or deny access to the application and panel.",
    "evidence": "osv:CVE-2023-49342",
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      "modified": "2026-10-28T02:30:48.712902663Z",
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        "https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6556-1",
        "https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-49342",
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