CVE-2017-11421: gnome-exe-thumbnailer before 0.9.5 is prone to a VBScript Injection when generating thumbnails for MSI files,

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-11421?

gnome-exe-thumbnailer: upgrade to newer than 0.9.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-11421 being exploited?

CVE-2017-11421 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-2017-11421 affect?

CVE-2017-11421 affects gnome-exe-thumbnailer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). gnome-exe-thumbnailer before 0.9.5 is prone to a VBScript Injection when generating thumbnails for MSI files, aka the "Bad Taste" issue. There is a local attack if the victim uses the GNOME Files file manager, and navigates to a directory c

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2017-11421 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting gnome-exe-thumbnailer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

gnome-exe-thumbnailer before 0.9.5 is prone to a VBScript Injection when generating thumbnails for MSI files, aka the "Bad Taste" issue. There is a local attack if the victim uses the GNOME Files file manager, and navigates to a directory containing a .msi file with VBScript code in its filename.

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	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2017-07-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gnome-exe-thumbnailer project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-07-18 19:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gnome-exe-thumbnailer project gnome-exe-thumbnailer UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.9.4

Fixed in: newer than 0.9.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gnome-exe-thumbnailer || rpm -q gnome-exe-thumbnailer || gnome-exe-thumbnailer --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.9.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade gnome-exe-thumbnailer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade gnome-exe-thumbnailer

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-11421?

gnome-exe-thumbnailer: upgrade to newer than 0.9.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-11421 being exploited?

CVE-2017-11421 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-2017-11421 affect?

CVE-2017-11421 affects gnome-exe-thumbnailer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). gnome-exe-thumbnailer before 0.9.5 is prone to a VBScript Injection when generating thumbnails for MSI files, aka the "Bad Taste" issue. There is a local attack if the victim uses the GNOME Files file manager, and navigates to a directory c

How urgent is CVE-2017-11421?

Priority 40/100. High severity

References

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