CVE-2021-27362
CVE-2021-27362 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Irfanview Wpg with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-125.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Irfanview Wpg
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The WPG plugin before 3.1.0.0 for IrfanView 4.57 has a Read Access Violation on Control Flow starting at WPG!ReadWPG_W+0x0000000000000133, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-27362?
- The WPG plugin before 3.1.0.0 for IrfanView 4.57 has a Read Access Violation on Control Flow starting at WPG!ReadWPG_W+0x0000000000000133, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
- How severe is CVE-2021-27362?
- CVE-2021-27362 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-27362 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-27362?
- CVE-2021-27362 affects Irfanview Wpg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-27362?
- 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-2021-27362 published?
- CVE-2021-27362 was published on 2021-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- 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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