CVE-2021-27224
CVE-2021-27224 is a high-severity vulnerability in Irfanview Wpg with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 38% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 38% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Irfanview Wpg
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The WPG plugin before 3.1.0.0 for IrfanView 4.57 has a user-mode write access violation starting at WPG+0x0000000000012ec6, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-27224?
- The WPG plugin before 3.1.0.0 for IrfanView 4.57 has a user-mode write access violation starting at WPG+0x0000000000012ec6, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
- How severe is CVE-2021-27224?
- CVE-2021-27224 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-2021-27224 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 38% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-27224?
- CVE-2021-27224 affects Irfanview Wpg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-27224?
- 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-2021-27224 published?
- CVE-2021-27224 was published on 2021-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161449/IrfanView-4.57-Denial-Of-Service-Code-Execution.html
- https://sec-consult.com/vulnerability-lab/advisory/multiple-vulnerabilities-irfanview-wpg/
- https://www.irfanview.com/plugins.htm
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:irfanview:wpg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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