CVE-2026-3102: OS Command Injection in exiftool
CVE-2026-3102 is a medium severity OS command injection vulnerability in exiftool on macOS. It affects the SetMacOSTags function in the PNG File Parser component, where manipulation of the DateTimeOriginal argument can lead to command injection. This vulnerability affects exiftool versions 13.0 through 13.49. Upgrading to version 13.50 addresses the issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in exiftool versions up to 13.49 on macOS allows an attacker to perform OS command injection via the DateTimeOriginal argument in the SetMacOSTags function of the PNG File Parser. The flaw permits remote exploitation and was publicly disclosed. The issue is resolved by upgrading to exiftool version 13.50.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected system with the privileges of the exiftool process. This could lead to unauthorized system access or control. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, indicating medium severity with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction needed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade exiftool to version 13.50 or later, which addresses this vulnerability. No other mitigation steps are indicated or required according to the available data.
CVE-2026-3102: OS Command Injection in exiftool
Description
CVE-2026-3102 is a medium severity OS command injection vulnerability in exiftool on macOS. It affects the SetMacOSTags function in the PNG File Parser component, where manipulation of the DateTimeOriginal argument can lead to command injection. This vulnerability affects exiftool versions 13.0 through 13.49. Upgrading to version 13.50 addresses the issue.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in exiftool versions up to 13.49 on macOS allows an attacker to perform OS command injection via the DateTimeOriginal argument in the SetMacOSTags function of the PNG File Parser. The flaw permits remote exploitation and was publicly disclosed. The issue is resolved by upgrading to exiftool version 13.50.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected system with the privileges of the exiftool process. This could lead to unauthorized system access or control. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, indicating medium severity with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction needed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade exiftool to version 13.50 or later, which addresses this vulnerability. No other mitigation steps are indicated or required according to the available data.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-24T09:53:41.654Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699db9f0be58cf853be5ecac
Added to database: 02/24/2026, 14:47:12 UTC
Last enriched: 07/04/2026, 20:52:15 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:58 UTC
Views: 555
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