CVE-2026-7580 Details
Description
A vulnerability was detected in Exiftool up to 13.53. Impacted is the function Process_mrld of the file lib/Image/ExifTool/GM.pm of the component JPEG/QuickTime/MOV/MP4. The manipulation of the argument -ee results in code injection. Attacking locally is a requirement. Upgrading to version 13.54 is recommended to address this issue. The patch is identified as 5a8b6b6ead12b39e3f32f978a4efd0233facbb01. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component. The fix in the source code mentions: "[J]ust to be safe, probably never happen".
A code injection vulnerability has been identified in Exiftool versions prior to 13.54. The issue arises in the Process_mrld function within the lib/Image/ExifTool/GM.pm file, specifically when handling JPEG/QuickTime/MOV/MP4 files. The vulnerability allows for local code execution by manipulating the '-ee' argument. Exploitation requires local access to the application.
Users are advised to upgrade to Exiftool version 13.54 or later, where this vulnerability has been patched.
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Assessed May 1, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed May 1, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/exiftool/exiftool/ | [email protected] | Vendor |
| https://github.com/exiftool/exiftool/commit/5a8b6b6ead12b39e3f32f978a4efd0233facbb01 | [email protected] | Source CodeVendor |
| https://github.com/exiftool/exiftool/commit/5a8b6b6ead12b39e3f32f978a4efd0233facbb01#diff-5a95c56c6f98f0aa538233fd81bb9967154f3e9ebd4126a98dfb126c4c5629a4 | [email protected] | Source CodeVendor |
| https://github.com/exiftool/exiftool/releases/tag/13.54 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/800049 | [email protected] | Permission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/360421 | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission RequiredRemedy |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/360421/cti | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
| https://youtu.be/WktMPapQxlM | [email protected] | Media Coverage |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-74 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') | [email protected] |
| CWE-94 | Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| ExifTool | <= 13.53 |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 1, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |