CVE-2013-7221

CVE-2013-7221 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnome Gnome-shell with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Description

The automatic screen lock functionality in GNOME Shell (aka gnome-shell) before 3.10 does not prevent access to the "Enter a Command" dialog, which allows physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary commands by leveraging an unattended workstation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-7221?
The automatic screen lock functionality in GNOME Shell (aka gnome-shell) before 3.10 does not prevent access to the "Enter a Command" dialog, which allows physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary commands by leveraging an unattended workstation.
How severe is CVE-2013-7221?
CVE-2013-7221 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-7221 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-7221?
CVE-2013-7221 primarily affects Gnome Gnome-shell. In total, 60 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7221?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-7221 published?
CVE-2013-7221 was published on 2014-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (60)

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