PatchTheCVECVE-2019-1010174: CImg The CImg Library v.2.3.3 and earlier is affected by: command injection
CVE-2019-1010174 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting cimg library, debian linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
CImg The CImg Library v.2.3.3 and earlier is affected by: command injection. The impact is: RCE. The component is: load_network() function. The attack vector is: Loading an image from a user-controllable url can lead to command injection, because no string sanitization is done on the url. The fixed version is: v.2.3.4.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 5.0% (top 8%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-77 |
| Published | 2019-07-25 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2019-1010174?
cimg library: upgrade to 2.3.4; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-1010174 being exploited?
CVE-2019-1010174 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-2019-1010174 affect?
CVE-2019-1010174 affects cimg library, debian linux. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). CImg The CImg Library v.2.3.3 and earlier is affected by: command injection. The impact is: RCE. The component is: load_network() function. The attack vector is: Loading an image from a user-controllable url can lead to command injection, b
How urgent is CVE-2019-1010174?
Priority 67/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist