CVE-2026-25792: Greenshot Vulnerable to OS Command Injection via ExternalCommand Plugin

Published Mar 20, 2026
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Updated

Greenshot is an open source Windows screenshot utility. Versions 1.3.312 and below have untrusted executable search path / binary hijacking vulnerability that allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code when the affected Windows application launches explorer.exe without using an absolute path. The vulnerable behavior is triggered when the user double-clicks the application’s tray icon, which opens the directory containing the most recent screenshot captured by the application. By placing a malicious executable with the same name in a location searched prior to the legitimate Windows binary, an attacker can gain code execution in the context of the application. This issue did not have a patch at the time of publication.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Greenshot Greenshot<=1.3.312
Getgreenshot Greenshot<=1.3.312

Event History

Mar 20, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:04 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:04 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:18 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-25792?

CVE-2026-25792 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow local attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-25792?

To fix CVE-2026-25792, upgrade to Greenshot version 1.3.313 or later, which addresses this command injection vulnerability.

3

What does CVE-2026-25792 allow an attacker to do?

CVE-2026-25792 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code through the ExternalCommand plugin due to an untrusted executable search path.

4

Which versions of Greenshot are affected by CVE-2026-25792?

Greenshot versions 1.3.312 and below are affected by CVE-2026-25792.

5

Is CVE-2026-25792 a remote or local vulnerability?

CVE-2026-25792 is a local vulnerability, requiring local access for exploitation.

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