XFCE 4.16 Desktop File privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in XFCE 4.16. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Desktop File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2022-32278. No exploit exists. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in XFCE 4.16. It has been classified as problematic. This affects some unknown functionality of the component Desktop File Handler. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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

The weakness was disclosed 06/14/2022 as c71c04ff5882b2866a0d8506fb460d4ef796de9f. The advisory is shared at gitlab.xfce.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-32278 since 06/03/2022. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 257888 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2022-32278), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Applying the patch c71c04ff5882b2866a0d8506fb460d4ef796de9f is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at gitlab.xfce.org.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (257888). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 257888
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2022-32278

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: c71c04ff5882b2866a0d8506fb460d4ef796de9f

Timelineinfo

06/03/2022 🔍
06/14/2022 +11 days 🔍
06/14/2022 +0 days 🔍
08/30/2025 +1173 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: c71c04ff5882b2866a0d8506fb460d4ef796de9f
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-32278 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-32278
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-201777

Entryinfo

Created: 06/14/2022 10:38
Updated: 08/30/2025 21:42
Changes: 06/14/2022 10:38 (39), 08/30/2025 21:42 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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