ExifTool vulnerable to arbitrary code execution
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.rb`, which vendors ExifTool, includes this patch in [v12.25.0](https://github.com/exiftool-rb/exiftool_vendored.rb/releases/tag/v12.25.0). ### 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.rb](https://github.com/exiftool-rb/exiftool_vendored.rb/issues)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | exiftool_vendored (RubyGems) | before 12.25.0 | 12.25.0 | Patch available | GHSA-q95h-cqrv-8jv5 |
- exiftool_vendored (RubyGems) Vendor— Affected before 12.25.0 Fixed in 12.25.0 Patch available GHSA-q95h-cqrv-8jv5
Remediation
- Fix · GHSA-q95h-cqrv-8jv5 exiftool_vendored (RubyGems) Fixed in 12.25.0 Advisory →
Timeline
- 2026-10-03 Threatist record created from GHSA-q95h-cqrv-8jv5
References
Sources
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