ConsoleKit is a session and seat management framework for Linux desktop environments that coordinates user login sessions and device access permissions. Its narrow product scope centers on this single component, where observed vulnerabilities cluster around improper privilege management—a structural concern in software responsible for authentication state and access control boundaries. Current exploitation activity, severity distribution, and detailed exposure counts are shown alongside this summary.
The number and severity of CVEs published that impact products developed by Consolekit Project over time
Signals from CVEs in this vendor scope (1 CVEs).
1 CVEs · Highest risk first
| CVE | Published | CVSS | Risk | KEV | Exploit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CVE-2010-4664HIGH In ConsoleKit before 0.4.2, an intended security policy restriction bypass was found. This flaw allows an authenticated system user to escalate their privileges by initiating a rem | Nov 13, 2019 | 8.8 | 26 | NO | NO |
Signals from CVEs in this vendor scope (1 CVEs).
An overview of all social media posts that mention a CVE ID that affects a product developed by Consolekit Project.
Media articles that mention a CVE ID that affects a product developed by Consolekit Project — matched by CVE ID, not by vendor name.