CVE-2026-3102 – ExifTool for macOS Security Update
“A single crafted image file can become an entry point when metadata tools fail safely.”
A security update addresses CVE-2026-3102 affecting ExifTool for macOS, a widely used utility for reading and modifying image metadata. The vulnerability impacts how the application processes certain metadata structures within files. An attacker could craft a malicious file that triggers unintended behavior when processed by ExifTool, potentially allowing unauthorized actions during file analysis or automated processing tasks. Because ExifTool is commonly used in media pipelines, forensic workflows, and automated file processing environments, the risk increases where untrusted files are routinely handled.
CVE-2026-3102 has a CVSS score of 6.3, which is Medium severity. Proof-of-concept exploit code has been reported, demonstrating how the vulnerability could be triggered through specially crafted files if affected systems remain unpatched.
Key Details
- Affected Product
- Exiftool Project Exiftool
- Attack Vector
- Network
- Attack Complexity
- Low
- Privileges Required
- None
- User Interaction
- Required
- CWE Classification
- CWE-77