How severe is CVE-2019-14262?

CVE-2019-14262 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-14262 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-14262?

CVE-2019-14262 affects Metadataextractor Project Metadataextractor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14262?

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

When was CVE-2019-14262 published?

CVE-2019-14262 was published on 2019-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-14262

CVE-2019-14262 is a high-severity vulnerability in Metadataextractor Project Metadataextractor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-400.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Metadataextractor Project Metadataextractor
Published: 2019-07-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

MetadataExtractor 2.1.0 allows stack consumption.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-14262?: MetadataExtractor 2.1.0 allows stack consumption.
How severe is CVE-2019-14262?: CVE-2019-14262 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-14262 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-14262?: CVE-2019-14262 affects Metadataextractor Project Metadataextractor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14262?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-14262 published?: CVE-2019-14262 was published on 2019-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:metadataextractor_project:metadataextractor:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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