# CVE-2022-23935: libimage-exiftool-perl: lib/Image/ExifTool.pm in ExifTool before 12.38 mishandles a $file =~ /\|$/ check, leading to command injection.

CVE-2022-23935 is fixed in libimage-exiftool-perl on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2022-23935, released January 25, 2022. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-23935
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.8 (high)
- EPSS: 0.0758
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jan 25, 2022

## Description

lib/Image/ExifTool.pm in ExifTool before 12.38 mishandles a $file =~ /\|$/ check, leading to command injection.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libimage-exiftool-perl Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 12.38+dfsg-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-23935](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-23935.md) | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Linux | libimage-exiftool-perl Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 12.38+dfsg-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-23935](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-23935.md) | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Linux | libimage-exiftool-perl Debian 14 | 12.38+dfsg-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-23935](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-23935.md) | Jan 25, 2022 |

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