CVE-2022-4988

Alien::FreeImage versions through 1.001 for Perl contains several vulnerable libraries

Published May 11, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.3 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Alien::FreeImage versions through 1.001 for Perl contains several vulnerable libraries.

Alien::FreeImage contains version 3.17.0 of the FreeImage library from 2017, which has known vulnerabilities such as CVE-2015-0852 and CVE-2025-65803. The library embeds other images libraries that also have known vulnerabilities.

Remediation

Vendor Workaround

The latest version of the FreeImage library is 3.18.0 from 2018, which also appears to have serious vulnerabilities. Users are advised to use alternatives.

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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Description Alien::FreeImage versions through 1.001 for Perl contains several vulnerable libraries. Alien::FreeImage contains version 3.17.0 of the FreeImage library from 2017, which has known vulnerabilities such as CVE-2015-0852 and CVE-2025-65803. The library embeds other images libraries that also have known vulnerabilities.
Title Alien::FreeImage versions through 1.001 for Perl contains several vulnerable libraries
Weaknesses CWE-1395
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
CPANSec
Published
Updated
May 13, 2026, 12:56 PM
Reserved
May 8, 2026, 7:05 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
May 11, 2026, 8:19 PM
Modified
Nov 10, 2026, 12:10 PM