CVE-2013-7221: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2013-7221: The automatic screen lock functionality in GNOME Shell (aka gnome-shell) before 3.10 does not prevent acces...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 18:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2013-7221 is a GNOME Shell screen-lock weakness. On GNOME Shell versions before 3.10, the automatic lock could still allow access to the “Enter a Command” dialog, creating a risk that someone physically near an unattended workstation could run commands. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux desktop systems running GNOME Shell before 3.10, especially shared offices, labs, kiosks, or unattended workstations. The source bundle does not identify distribution-specific package ranges. Treat this as a targeted legacy desktop risk, not an internet-scale emergency. Prioritize environments where sensitive systems are physically accessible to visitors, contractors, students, or shared users. Mitigation focus: Update GNOME Shell to 3.10 or a vendor-patched supported package.; Check distribution advisories for the referenced GNOME Shell screen-lock fix.; Restrict physical access to unattended Linux desktop systems..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 14:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 29, 2014, 14:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://git.gnome.org/browse/gnome-shell/commit/js/ui/main.js?id=efdf1ff755943fba1f8a9aaeff77daa3ed338088CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=708313CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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