CVE-2015-0854: App/HelperFunctions.pm in Shutter through 0.93.1 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary co

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-0854?

shutter: upgrade to newer than 0.93.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-0854 being exploited?

CVE-2015-0854 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-2015-0854 affect?

CVE-2015-0854 affects shutter. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). App/HelperFunctions.pm in Shutter through 0.93.1 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted image name that is mishandled during a "Show in Folder" action.

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2015-0854 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting shutter. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

App/HelperFunctions.pm in Shutter through 0.93.1 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted image name that is mishandled during a "Show in Folder" action.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-19
Published	2016-12-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: shutter-project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2016-12-29 18:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

shutter-project shutter UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.93.1

Fixed in: newer than 0.93.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.93.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade shutter

Note

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

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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-2015-0854?

shutter: upgrade to newer than 0.93.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-0854 being exploited?

CVE-2015-0854 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-2015-0854 affect?

CVE-2015-0854 affects shutter. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). App/HelperFunctions.pm in Shutter through 0.93.1 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted image name that is mishandled during a "Show in Folder" action.

How urgent is CVE-2015-0854?

Priority 49/100. High severity

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