CVE-2016-10081: /usr/bin/shutter in Shutter through 0.93.1 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands

Q: How do I fix CVE-2016-10081?

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

Q: Is CVE-2016-10081 being exploited?

CVE-2016-10081 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-2016-10081 affect?

CVE-2016-10081 affects shutter. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). /usr/bin/shutter 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 "Run a plugin" action.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2016-10081?

Priority 56/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2016-10081 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.

/usr/bin/shutter 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 "Run a plugin" action.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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	6.7% (top 6%)
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 00:39 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.

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: Shutter 0.93.1 - Code 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-2016-10081?

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

Is CVE-2016-10081 being exploited?

CVE-2016-10081 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-2016-10081 affect?

CVE-2016-10081 affects shutter. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). /usr/bin/shutter 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 "Run a plugin" action.

How urgent is CVE-2016-10081?

Priority 56/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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