PatchTheCVECVE-2026-27596: Exiv2 is a C++ library and a command-line utility to read, write, delete and modify Exif, IPTC, XMP and ICC im
CVE-2026-27596 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting exiv2. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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 in Exiv2. The vulnerability is in the preview component, which is only triggered when running Exiv2 with an extra command line argument, like -pp. The out-of-bounds read is at a 4GB offset, which usually causes Exiv2 to crash. This issue has been patched in version 0.2
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
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-2026-27596?
exiv2: upgrade to 0.28.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-27596 being exploited?
CVE-2026-27596 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-2026-27596 affect?
CVE-2026-27596 affects exiv2. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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 in Exiv2. The vulnerability is in the preview component, wh
How urgent is CVE-2026-27596?
Priority 39/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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