Use After Free in Exiv2
CVE-2025-26623
Exiv2 is a C++ library and a command-line utility to read, write, delete and modify Exif, IPTC, XMP and ICC image metadata. A heap buffer overflow was found in Exiv2 versions v0.28.0 to v0.28.4. Versions prior to v0.28.0, such as v0.27.7…
Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free
EPSS: 0.008 (52.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Exiv2 — versions >= 0.28.0, < 0.28.5
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Exploit, x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-26623?
- CVE-2025-26623 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Exiv2, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2025-02-18.
- How severe is CVE-2025-26623?
- Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-26623 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.