CVE-2022-32278

Name: CVE-2022-32278
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-13T22:15:08.15+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-32278 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. XFCE 4.16 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code because xdg-open can execute a .desktop file on an attacker-controlled FTP server.. EPSS estimates a 1.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

XFCE 4.16 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code because xdg-open can execute a .desktop file on an attacker-controlled FTP server.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.50%

71.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xfce	Exo	< 4.16.4
Xfce	Exo	>= 4.17.0, < 4.17.2
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0
Debian	Debian Linux	10.0
Debian	Debian Linux	11.0

References

https://gitlab.xfce.org/xfce/exo/-/commit/c71c04ff5882b2866a0d8506fb460d4ef796de9fPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/06/msg00018.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5164Third Party Advisory
https://gitlab.xfce.org/xfce/exo/-/commit/c71c04ff5882b2866a0d8506fb460d4ef796de9fPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/06/msg00018.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5164Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 13, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-32278?

XFCE 4.16 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code because xdg-open can execute a .desktop file on an attacker-controlled FTP server.

How severe is CVE-2022-32278?

CVE-2022-32278 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32278?

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-2022-32278?

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Source: NVD / NIST