CVE-2021-27224

Name: CVE-2021-27224
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-02-17T16:15:13.04+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 37.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-27224 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The WPG plugin before 3.1.0.0 for IrfanView 4.57 has a user-mode write access violation starting at WPG+0x0000000000012ec6, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 37.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WPG plugin before 3.1.0.0 for IrfanView 4.57 has a user-mode write access violation starting at WPG+0x0000000000012ec6, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

37.99%

98.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Irfanview	Wpg	< 3.1.0.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161449/IrfanView-4.57-Denial-Of-Service-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://sec-consult.com/vulnerability-lab/advisory/multiple-vulnerabilities-irfanview-wpg/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.irfanview.com/plugins.htmVendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161449/IrfanView-4.57-Denial-Of-Service-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://sec-consult.com/vulnerability-lab/advisory/multiple-vulnerabilities-irfanview-wpg/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.irfanview.com/plugins.htmVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 17, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-27224?

The WPG plugin before 3.1.0.0 for IrfanView 4.57 has a user-mode write access violation starting at WPG+0x0000000000012ec6, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How severe is CVE-2021-27224?

CVE-2021-27224 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 37.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27224?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-27224?

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Source: NVD / NIST