CVE-2014-3007: Python Image Library (PIL) 1.1.7 and earlier and Pillow 2.3 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitra...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Python image-processing issue affecting PIL 1.1.7 and earlier and Pillow 2.3. The record says a remote attacker might execute arbitrary commands through shell metacharacters in an unspecified image-handling path. The public evidence is sparse, so urgency depends on whether legacy PIL/Pillow processes untrusted images. Exposure is most likely in older Python applications, appliances, or distro packages using PIL 1.1.7 or earlier, or Pillow 2.3, especially where user-supplied images are parsed, converted, or thumbnailed. Prioritize inventory first. Escalate remediation for internet-facing or customer-facing systems that process uploaded images with legacy PIL/Pillow. If no such dependency or data flow exists, business urgency is lower. Mitigation focus: Inventory applications and system packages for PIL and Pillow versions.; Check Debian, Ubuntu, and upstream vendor guidance for corrected packages.; Remove or upgrade unsupported PIL/Pillow versions where present..

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Jun 14, 2026, 14:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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