How severe is CVE-2014-3007?

CVE-2014-3007 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2014-3007 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3007?

CVE-2014-3007 primarily affects Python Pillow. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3007?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-3007 published?

CVE-2014-3007 was published on 2014-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3007

CVE-2014-3007 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Python Pillow with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Python Pillow
Published: 2014-04-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Python Image Library (PIL) 1.1.7 and earlier and Pillow 2.3 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in unspecified vectors related to CVE-2014-1932, possibly JpegImagePlugin.py.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3007?: Python Image Library (PIL) 1.1.7 and earlier and Pillow 2.3 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in unspecified vectors related to CVE-2014-1932, possibly JpegImagePlugin.py.
How severe is CVE-2014-3007?: CVE-2014-3007 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-3007 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3007?: CVE-2014-3007 primarily affects Python Pillow. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3007?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-3007 published?: CVE-2014-3007 was published on 2014-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:python:pillow:2.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pythonware:python_imaging_library:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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