Is CVE-2026-27596 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-27596 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-27596 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-27596 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-27596?

CVE-2026-27596 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-27596

CWE-125Published: March 2, 2026· Updated: Mar 5, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.04%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:12.7th

Official Description

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 0.28.8.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-27596 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.