Description
The XMonad.Hooks.DynamicLog module in xmonad-contrib before 0.11.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a web page title, which activates the commands when the user clicks on the xmobar window title, as demonstrated using an action tag.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | xmonad-contrib | 0.11.2-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | xmonad-contrib | 0.11.2-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | xmonad-contrib | 0.11.2-1 | — |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Exploit-DB 1
- xmonad XMonad.Hooks.DynamicLog Module - Multiple Remote Command Injection Vulnerabilities EDB-38680 · remote · Jul 26, 2013 · verified
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackage | xmonad-contrib | >= 0.5, < 0.11.2 | 0.11.2 | HSEC-2023-0003 |