CVE-2014-3007: Python Image Library (PIL) 1.1.7 and earlier and Pillow 2.3 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-3007?

pillow: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; python imaging library: upgrade to newer than 1.1.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-3007 being exploited?

CVE-2014-3007 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-2014-3007 affect?

CVE-2014-3007 affects pillow, python imaging library. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Python Image Library (PIL) 1.1.7 and earlier and Pillow 2.3 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in unspecified vectors related to CVE-2014-1932, possibly JpegImagePlugin.py.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-3007?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2014-3007 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting pillow, python imaging library. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Python Image Library (PIL) 1.1.7 and earlier and Pillow 2.3 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in unspecified vectors related to CVE-2014-1932, possibly JpegImagePlugin.py.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	10.4% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2014-04-27
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

2014-04-27 20:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

python pillow DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.3.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pillow sudo apt install pillow=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3.0> sudo apt-mark hold pillow

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list pillow sudo dnf downgrade pillow-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add pillow

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-3007?

pillow: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; python imaging library: upgrade to newer than 1.1.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-3007 being exploited?

CVE-2014-3007 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-2014-3007 affect?

CVE-2014-3007 affects pillow, python imaging library. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Python Image Library (PIL) 1.1.7 and earlier and Pillow 2.3 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in unspecified vectors related to CVE-2014-1932, possibly JpegImagePlugin.py.

How urgent is CVE-2014-3007?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited

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References

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