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CVE-2021-22204

HighCVSS 7.8 / 10
Published Apr 23, 2021·Last modified Apr 16, 2026
Affected Components(0)

No affected components available

Description

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

Risk Scores
Base Score
7.8

The vulnerability requires local access to the device to be exploited. It is easy for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability. An attacker does not need any special privileges or access rights. The attacker needs the user to perform some action, like clicking a link. The impact is confined to the system where the vulnerability exists. There is a high impact on the confidentiality of the information. There is a high impact on the integrity of the data. There is a high impact on the availability of the system.

Threat Intelligence
7.8

Exploitation activity has been observed. Apply available patches or mitigations urgently.

EPSS
99.98%

The exploit probability is critical. The vulnerability is very likely to be exploited in the next 30 days.

Exploit
15 exploits

15 exploits found for this vulnerability.

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