How severe is CVE-2022-23935?

CVE-2022-23935 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-23935 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-23935?

CVE-2022-23935 affects Exiftool Project Exiftool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23935?

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-2022-23935 published?

CVE-2022-23935 was published on 2022-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-23935

CVE-2022-23935 is a high-severity vulnerability in Exiftool Project Exiftool with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Exiftool Project Exiftool
Published: 2022-01-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

lib/Image/ExifTool.pm in ExifTool before 12.38 mishandles a $file =~ /\|$/ check, leading to command injection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23935?: lib/Image/ExifTool.pm in ExifTool before 12.38 mishandles a $file =~ /\|$/ check, leading to command injection.
How severe is CVE-2022-23935?: CVE-2022-23935 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-23935 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-23935?: CVE-2022-23935 affects Exiftool Project Exiftool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23935?: 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-2022-23935 published?: CVE-2022-23935 was published on 2022-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:exiftool_project:exiftool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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