CVE-2013-1436: The XMonad.Hooks.DynamicLog module in xmonad-contrib before 0.11.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrar

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-1436?

xmonad-contrab: upgrade to newer than 0.11.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2013-1436 being exploited?

CVE-2013-1436 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2013-1436 affect?

CVE-2013-1436 affects xmonad-contrab. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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 usi

Q: How urgent is CVE-2013-1436?

Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

This week

HIGH 7.5WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2013-1436 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting xmonad-contrab. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	9.0% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2014-10-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Debian GNU/Linux · Vendor: xmonad

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-10-06 23:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xmonad xmonad-contrab UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.11.1 · 0.11

Fixed in: newer than 0.11.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy xmonad-contrab || rpm -q xmonad-contrab || xmonad-contrab --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.11.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade xmonad-contrab

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade xmonad-contrab

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: xmonad XMonad.Hooks.DynamicLog Module - Multiple Remote Command Injection Vulnerabilities

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2013-1436?

xmonad-contrab: upgrade to newer than 0.11.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-1436 being exploited?

CVE-2013-1436 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2013-1436 affect?

CVE-2013-1436 affects xmonad-contrab. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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 usi

How urgent is CVE-2013-1436?

Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

References

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