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CVE-2024-48514: php-heic-to-jpg · Code Injection

Affects php-heic-to-jpgSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical · fixed in 1.0.6 : patch php-heic-to-jpg as a priority.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
9.8Critical
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 62% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 1.0.6
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 24 Oct 2024

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Packagistmaestroerror/php-heic-to-jpgpkg:composer/maestroerror/php-heic-to-jpgOther threatsAffected
  • <=1.0.5
Fixed in–

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AI-suggested

Organizations should immediately upgrade php-heic-to-jpg to version 1.0.6 or later, where the vulnerability is patched. Until the update can be applied, implement strict input validation and sanitization on all uploaded filenames, especially HEIC images, to block potentially malicious characters or patterns. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block suspicious file uploads or payloads targeting this vulnerability. Restrict file upload permissions and isolate image processing components in sandboxed environments to limit potential damage from exploitation. Monitor logs for unusual file upload activity or errors related to image processing. Additionally, conduct regular security audits and vulnerability scans to detect outdated library versions and ensure timely patching. Educate developers and administrators about secure file handling practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities.

Description

php-heic-to-jpg <= 1.0.5 is vulnerable to code injection (fixed in 1.0.6). An attacker who can upload heic images is able to execute code on the remote server via the file name. As a result, the CIA is no longer guaranteed. This affects php-heic-to-jpg 1.0.5 and below.

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