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CVE-2026-25884

Exiv2 out-of-bounds read

8.1 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.52%
  1. Published2 Mar 2026

Description

Exiv2 is a C++ library and a command-line utility to read, write, delete and modify Exif, IPTC, XMP and ICC image metadata. Prior to version 0.28.8, an out-of-bounds read was found. The vulnerability is in the CRW image parser. This issue has been patched in version 0.28.8.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

Affected products

Exiv2< 0.28.8

Remediation

Fixed in
Exiv2≥ 0.28.8

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-25884 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-25884 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.52%.

How severe is CVE-2026-25884?

CVE-2026-25884 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-25884?

Affected products include Exiv2.

How do I fix CVE-2026-25884?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Exiv2 0.28.8 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.