The (1) JpegImagePlugin.py and (2) EpsImagePlugin.py scripts in Python Image Library…
Priority LOW 12CWE-264Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- — Not recorded in CVSS 2.0
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Security bypass, Information disclosure
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · Partial · None
- Fix status
- Partial Red Hat: 3 without a fix
Attack profile from CVSS 2.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA, GitHub and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-264 and CWE-200.
Summary
The (1) JpegImagePlugin.py and (2) EpsImagePlugin.py scripts in Python Image Library (PIL) 1.1.7 and earlier and Pillow before 2.3.1 uses the names of temporary files on the command line, which makes it easier for local users to conduct symlink attacks by listing the processes.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.00451 39th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Public exploit Yes 1 exploit referenceTagged by NVD
Fix Partial pillow (PyPI): 2.3.1Red Hat: 3 without a fix
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
| — | pillow (PyPI) | before 2.3.1 | 2.3.1 | Patch available | GHSA-r854-96gq-rfg3 |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
- pillow (PyPI) Vendor— Affected before 2.3.1 Fixed in 2.3.1 Patch available GHSA-r854-96gq-rfg3
CPE configurations NVD · 2
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:python:pillow:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | up to 2.3.0 | Vulnerable | python-pillow |
| cpe:2.3:a:pythonware:python_imaging_library:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | up to 1.1.7 | Vulnerable | Pythonware |
- cpe:2.3:a:python:pillow:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 2.3.0 Vulnerable ·python-pillow
- cpe:2.3:a:pythonware:python_imaging_library:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 1.1.7 Vulnerable ·Pythonware
Remediation
- Fix · GHSA-r854-96gq-rfg3 pillow (PyPI) Fixed in 2.3.1 Advisory →
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Low. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 | Affected | No fix planned: Will not fix |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | Affected | No fix planned: Will not fix |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | Affected | No fix planned: Will not fix |
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2014-1933
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-r854-96gq-rfg3
References
Advisory 4
Other 4
- [oss-security] 20140210 CVE requests: Pacemaker, Python Imaging Library, eyeD3, 9base, rc, Gamera, RPLY - insecure use of /tmp
- [oss-security] 20140210 Re: CVE requests: Pacemaker, Python Imaging Library, eyeD3, 9base, rc, Gamera, RPLY - insecure use of /tmp
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/pillow/PYSEC-2014-23.yaml
- https://github.com/python-imaging/Pillow
Sources
- CVE-2014-1933 · CVE Program
- CVE-2014-1933 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-r854-96gq-rfg3 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2014-1933 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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