CVE-2014-2079: X File Explorer (aka xfe) might allow local users to bypass intended access restrictions and gain access to ar

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5WATCHLISTDOWNGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2014-2079 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting x file explorer, debian linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

X File Explorer (aka xfe) might allow local users to bypass intended access restrictions and gain access to arbitrary files by leveraging failure to use directory masks when creating files on Samba and NFS shares.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2018-07-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: debian · x file explorer project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-07-16 14:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

x file explorer project x file explorer DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.32.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.32.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy x-file-explorer || rpm -q x-file-explorer || x-file-explorer --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.32.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison x-file-explorer sudo apt install x-file-explorer=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.32.5> sudo apt-mark hold x-file-explorer

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list x-file-explorer sudo dnf downgrade x-file-explorer-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.32.5> sudo dnf versionlock add x-file-explorer

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

debian debian linux MITIGATE

Affected: 7.0 · 8.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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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-2014-2079?

x file explorer: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-2079 being exploited?

CVE-2014-2079 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-2014-2079 affect?

CVE-2014-2079 affects x file explorer, debian linux. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). X File Explorer (aka xfe) might allow local users to bypass intended access restrictions and gain access to arbitrary files by leveraging failure to use directory masks when creating files on Samba and NFS shares.

How urgent is CVE-2014-2079?

Priority 33/100. On your watchlist

Software pages

Debian vulnerabilities · Samba vulnerabilities

References

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