CVE-2021-32563

Critical

Description

An issue was discovered in Thunar before 4.16.7 and 4.17.x before 4.17.2. When called with a regular file as a command-line argument, it delegates to a different program (based on the file type) without user confirmation. This could be used to achieve code execution.

SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductXfce Thunar
PublishedMay 11, 2021
First seenMay 11, 2021

How to fix

Update
  • xfce thunar4.16.7, 4.17.2 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
xfce thunarv < 4.16.7, 4.17.0 ≤ v < 4.17.24.16.7, 4.17.2

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CVE-2021-32563 · Xfce Thunar · Dark Radar