CVE-2026-3102: 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 ...

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

CVSS 4.0

2.1/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

3.41%

87.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Exiftool Project	Exiftool	< 13.50

References

https://github.com/exiftool/exiftool/Product
https://github.com/exiftool/exiftool/commit/e9609a9bcc0d32bd252a709a562fb822d6dd86f7Patch
https://github.com/exiftool/exiftool/releases/tag/13.50Release Notes
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.347528Permissions Required
https://vuldb.com/?id.347528Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?submit.758146Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akk0vmilfb4Exploit

Timeline

Published: Feb 24, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-3102?

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.

How severe is CVE-2026-3102?

CVE-2026-3102 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-3102?

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.

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