How severe is CVE-2026-3102?

CVE-2026-3102 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-3102 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-3102?

CVE-2026-3102 affects Exiftool Project Exiftool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-3102?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-3102 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-3102 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-8471.

When was CVE-2026-3102 published?

CVE-2026-3102 was published on 2026-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-3102

CVE-2026-3102 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Exiftool Project Exiftool with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
CVSS v4: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-8471
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Exiftool Project Exiftool
Published: 2026-02-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was determined in exiftool up to 13.49 on macOS. This issue affects the function SetMacOSTags of the file lib/Image/ExifTool/MacOS.pm of the component PNG File Parser. This manipulation of the argument DateTimeOriginal causes os command injection. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. Upgrading to version 13.50 is capable of addressing this issue. Patch name: e9609a9bcc0d32bd252a709a562fb822d6dd86f7. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-3102?: A vulnerability was determined in exiftool up to 13.49 on macOS. This issue affects the function SetMacOSTags of the file lib/Image/ExifTool/MacOS.pm of the component PNG File Parser. This manipulation of the argument DateTimeOriginal causes os command injection. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. Upgrading to version 13.50 is capable of addressing this issue. Patch name: e9609a9bcc0d32bd252a709a562fb822d6dd86f7. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.
How severe is CVE-2026-3102?: CVE-2026-3102 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-3102 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-3102?: CVE-2026-3102 affects Exiftool Project Exiftool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-3102?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-3102 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-3102 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-8471.
When was CVE-2026-3102 published?: CVE-2026-3102 was published on 2026-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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