CVE-2026-3102 Details
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.
A command injection vulnerability has been identified in ExifTool versions up to 13.49 on macOS. The issue arises in the PNG file parser within the 'SetMacOSTags' function of 'lib/Image/ExifTool/MacOS.pm'. Manipulating the 'DateTimeOriginal' argument leads to unauthorized command execution on the operating system. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely and has been publicly disclosed, with an available exploit. The issue has been patched in version 13.50.
Upgrade ExifTool to version 13.50 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Feb 27, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/exiftool/exiftool/ | [email protected] | Product |
| https://github.com/exiftool/exiftool/commit/e9609a9bcc0d32bd252a709a562fb822d6dd86f7 | [email protected] | Patch |
| https://github.com/exiftool/exiftool/releases/tag/13.50 | [email protected] | Release Notes |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.347528 | [email protected] | Permissions Required |
| https://vuldb.com/?id.347528 | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.758146 | [email protected] | ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akk0vmilfb4 | [email protected] | Exploit |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-78 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') | [email protected] |
| CWE-77 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') | [email protected] |
| CWE-78 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| exiftool project exiftool | < 13.50 |
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| apple macos | All versions |
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Data Remediation | [email protected] |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Feb 24, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |