CVE-2000-1060: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2000-1060: The default configuration of XFCE 3.5.1 bypasses the Xauthority access control mechanism with an "xhost + l...

The default configuration of XFCE 3.5.1 bypasses the Xauthority access control mechanism with an "xhost + localhost" command in the xinitrc program, which allows local users to sniff X Windows traffic and gain privileges.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 05:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

XFCE 3.5.1 reportedly shipped with a default startup setting that weakened X11 access controls on localhost. A local user could potentially observe X Window traffic and use that visibility to gain higher privileges. This mainly matters for legacy systems still running that old desktop environment. Exposure appears limited to legacy Unix/Linux desktop systems using XFCE 3.5.1 with the vulnerable default X11 startup configuration. The bundle lists affected vendor and product as n/a, so asset inventory and configuration review are needed. Prioritize only if legacy XFCE 3.5.1 desktops remain in use, especially shared Unix/Linux workstations. For modern environments, this is mainly an inventory hygiene and legacy-risk cleanup item. Mitigation focus: Check vendor or distribution guidance for supported XFCE/X11 updates or configuration hardening.; Retire, upgrade, or isolate systems still running XFCE 3.5.1.; Review X11 startup files for unsafe host-based access control settings..

Prepared: Jul 11, 2026, 23:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 22, 2001, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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xinitrc-bypass-xauthority(5305)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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