CVE-2014-7208: GParted before 0.15.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges via shell metachar

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-7208?

gparted: upgrade to 0.15.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-7208 being exploited?

CVE-2014-7208 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-2014-7208 affect?

CVE-2014-7208 affects gparted. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). GParted before 0.15.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges via shell metacharacters in a crafted filesystem label.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-7208?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 7.2WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2014-7208 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting gparted. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

GParted before 0.15.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges via shell metacharacters in a crafted filesystem label.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77
Published	2014-12-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-12-19 15:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gparted gparted UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.15.0

Fixed in: 0.15.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gparted || rpm -q gparted || gparted --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.15.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade gparted

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade gparted

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: GParted 0.14.1 - OS Command Execution

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2014-7208?

gparted: upgrade to 0.15.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-7208 being exploited?

CVE-2014-7208 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-2014-7208 affect?

CVE-2014-7208 affects gparted. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). GParted before 0.15.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges via shell metacharacters in a crafted filesystem label.

How urgent is CVE-2014-7208?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

References

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