Vulnerability intelligence

CVE-2026-3102

A vulnerability was determined in exiftool up to 13.49 on macOS. This issue affects the function SetMacOSTags of the file lib/Image/ExifTool/MacOS.pm of the component PNG File Parser. This manipulation of the argument DateTimeOriginal causes os command injection. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. Upgrading to version 13.50 is capable of addressing this issue. Patch name: e9609a9bcc0d32bd252a709a562fb822d6dd86f7. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

CVSS Score

7.5

High

EPSS — Exploit Probability

3.4%

Riskier than 88% of all CVEs

Exploitation

Not in CISA KEV

No federal exploitation record

Remediation

Patch available

Vendor fix published

NVD entry Vendor patch PoC / advisory

1 article across 1 outlet · first covered May 20, 2026 · latest May 20, 2026

Coverage timeline

How an image could compromise your Mac: understanding an ExifTool vulnerability (CVE-2026-3102)
securelist.com · May 20, 2026