CVE-2014-1933: The (1) JpegImagePlugin.py and (2) EpsImagePlugin.py scripts in Python Image Library (PIL) 1.1.7 and earlier a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-1933?

pillow: upgrade to newer than 2.3.0; python imaging library: upgrade to newer than 1.1.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-1933 being exploited?

CVE-2014-1933 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2014-1933 affect?

CVE-2014-1933 affects pillow, python imaging library. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). The (1) JpegImagePlugin.py and (2) EpsImagePlugin.py scripts in Python Image Library (PIL) 1.1.7 and earlier and Pillow before 2.3.1 uses the names of temporary files on the command line, which makes it easier for local users to conduct sym

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-1933?

Priority 22/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

LOW 2.1UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2014-1933 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting pillow, python imaging library. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The (1) JpegImagePlugin.py and (2) EpsImagePlugin.py scripts in Python Image Library (PIL) 1.1.7 and earlier and Pillow before 2.3.1 uses the names of temporary files on the command line, which makes it easier for local users to conduct symlink attacks by listing the processes.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2014-04-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: python · pythonware

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-04-17 14:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

python pillow UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.3.0

Fixed in: newer than 2.3.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pillow || rpm -q pillow || pillow --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade pillow

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pillow

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

pythonware python imaging library UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.1.7

Fixed in: newer than 1.1.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy python-imaging-library || rpm -q python-imaging-library || python-imaging-library --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.1.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade python-imaging-library

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade python-imaging-library

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-1933?

pillow: upgrade to newer than 2.3.0; python imaging library: upgrade to newer than 1.1.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-1933 being exploited?

CVE-2014-1933 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-1933 affect?

CVE-2014-1933 affects pillow, python imaging library. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). The (1) JpegImagePlugin.py and (2) EpsImagePlugin.py scripts in Python Image Library (PIL) 1.1.7 and earlier and Pillow before 2.3.1 uses the names of temporary files on the command line, which makes it easier for local users to conduct sym

How urgent is CVE-2014-1933?

Priority 22/100. Public exploit reference

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