Arbitrary code execution in ExifTool
Key facts
- Attack vector
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- Privileges required
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- User interaction
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- Attack complexity
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- Impact type
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- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
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- Fix status
- Fixed
No CVSS vector from any source. Fix status from GitHub.
Summary
### Impact Arbitrary code execution can occur when running `exiftool` against files with hostile metadata payloads. ### Patches ExifTool has already been patched in version 12.24. exiftool-vendored, which vendors ExifTool, includes this patch in v14.3.0. ### Workarounds No. ### References https://twitter.com/wcbowling/status/1385803927321415687 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-22204 ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Open an issue in [exiftool-vendored](https://github.com/photostructure/exiftool-vendored.js)
Why it matters now
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 |
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| — | exiftool-vendored (npm) | before 14.3.0 | 14.3.0 | Patch available | GHSA-4whq-r978-2x68 |
- exiftool-vendored (npm) Vendor— Affected before 14.3.0 Fixed in 14.3.0 Patch available GHSA-4whq-r978-2x68
Remediation
- Fix · GHSA-4whq-r978-2x68 exiftool-vendored (npm) Fixed in 14.3.0 Advisory →
Timeline
- 2026-10-03 Threatist record created from GHSA-4whq-r978-2x68
References
Sources
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