CVE-2021-22204

KEV
Published: Apr 23, 2021 Last Modified: Nov 03, 2025
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
MEDIUM 6,8
Attack Vector: local
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: none
User Interaction: none
Scope: changed
Confidentiality: low
Integrity: low
Availability: low
MEDIUM 6,8
Access Vector: network
Access Complexity: medium
Authentication: none
Confidentiality: partial
Integrity: partial
Availability: partial

Description

AI Translation Available

Improper neutralization of user data in the DjVu file format in ExifTool versions 7.44 and up allows arbitrary code execution when parsing the malicious image

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Trend Analysis

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Prevede la probabilità di sfruttamento basata su intelligence sulle minacce e sulle caratteristiche della vulnerabilità.

EPSS Score
0,9276
Percentile
1,0th
Updated

EPSS Score Trend (Last 91 Days)

94

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Draft
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Access Control Integrity Confidentiality Availability Non-Repudiation
Potential Impacts:
Bypass Protection Mechanism Gain Privileges Or Assume Identity Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands Hide Activities
Applicable Platforms
Languages: Interpreted
Technologies: AI/ML
View CWE Details
Exploit

ExifTool 12.23 - Arbitrary Code Execution

ExifTool 12.23 - Arbitrary Code Execution

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Operating System

Debian Linux by Debian

cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Common Platform Enumeration - Standardized vulnerability identification
Operating System

Fedora by Fedoraproject

cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:32:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Common Platform Enumeration - Standardized vulnerability identification
Application

Exiftool by Exiftool Project

Version Range Affected
From 7.44 (inclusive)
To 12.24 (exclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:exiftool_project:exiftool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Common Platform Enumeration - Standardized vulnerability identification
Operating System

Fedora by Fedoraproject

cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:34:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Common Platform Enumeration - Standardized vulnerability identification
Operating System

Debian Linux by Debian

cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Common Platform Enumeration - Standardized vulnerability identification
Operating System

Fedora by Fedoraproject

cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:33:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Common Platform Enumeration - Standardized vulnerability identification
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021…
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162558/ExifTool-DjVu-ANT-Perl-Injection.ht…
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164768/GitLab-Unauthenticated-Remote-ExifT…
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164994/GitLab-13.10.2-Remote-Code-Executio…
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167038/ExifTool-12.23-Arbitrary-Code-Execu…
https://github.com/exiftool/exiftool/commit/cf0f4e7dcd024ca99615bfd1102a841a25d…
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2021/CVE-2021-22204.json
https://hackerone.com/reports/1154542
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/05/msg00018.html
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapr…
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapr…
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapr…
https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4910
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/05/09/1
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/05/10/5
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162558/ExifTool-DjVu-ANT-Perl-Injection.ht…
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164768/GitLab-Unauthenticated-Remote-ExifT…
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164994/GitLab-13.10.2-Remote-Code-Executio…
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167038/ExifTool-12.23-Arbitrary-Code-Execu…
https://github.com/exiftool/exiftool/commit/cf0f4e7dcd024ca99615bfd1102a841a25d…
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2021/CVE-2021-22204.json
https://hackerone.com/reports/1154542
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/05/msg00018.html
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapr…
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapr…
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapr…
https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4910
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/05/09/1
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/05/10/5