VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2014-3121

CVSS score7.6 HIGH
EPSS probability4.10%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2014-05-14
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorAV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

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.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Primary references