CVE-2014-3121

Name: CVE-2014-3121
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-05-14T00:55:10.133+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-3121 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. rxvt-unicode before 9.20 does not properly handle OSC escape sequences, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to manipulate arbitrary X window properties and execute arbitrary commands.. EPSS estimates a 4.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

rxvt-unicode before 9.20 does not properly handle OSC escape sequences, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to manipulate arbitrary X window properties and execute arbitrary commands.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.10%

89.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Marc Lehmann	Rxvt-Unicode	<= 9.19
Marc Lehmann	Rxvt-Unicode	9.0
Marc Lehmann	Rxvt-Unicode	9.01
Marc Lehmann	Rxvt-Unicode	9.02
Marc Lehmann	Rxvt-Unicode	9.05
Marc Lehmann	Rxvt-Unicode	9.06
Marc Lehmann	Rxvt-Unicode	9.07
Marc Lehmann	Rxvt-Unicode	9.08
Marc Lehmann	Rxvt-Unicode	9.09
Marc Lehmann	Rxvt-Unicode	9.10
Marc Lehmann	Rxvt-Unicode	9.11
Marc Lehmann	Rxvt-Unicode	9.12
Marc Lehmann	Rxvt-Unicode	9.14
Marc Lehmann	Rxvt-Unicode	9.15
Marc Lehmann	Rxvt-Unicode	9.16
Marc Lehmann	Rxvt-Unicode	9.17
Marc Lehmann	Rxvt-Unicode	9.18

References

Timeline

Published: May 14, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-3121?

rxvt-unicode before 9.20 does not properly handle OSC escape sequences, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to manipulate arbitrary X window properties and execute arbitrary commands.

How severe is CVE-2014-3121?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-3121 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3121?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2014-3121?

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Source: NVD / NIST