How severe is CVE-2026-21488?

CVE-2026-21488 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-21488 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-21488?

CVE-2026-21488 affects Color Iccdev. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-21488?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-21488 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-21488 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-1157.

When was CVE-2026-21488 published?

CVE-2026-21488 was published on 2026-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-21488

CVE-2026-21488 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Color Iccdev with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-122.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-1157
Weakness: CWE-122
Affected product: Color Iccdev
Published: 2026-01-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools for working with ICC color management profiles. Versions 2.3.1.1 and below are vulnerable to Out-of-bounds Read, Heap-based Buffer Overflow and Improper Null Termination through its CIccTagText::Read function. This issue is fixed in version 2.3.1.2.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-21488?: iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools for working with ICC color management profiles. Versions 2.3.1.1 and below are vulnerable to Out-of-bounds Read, Heap-based Buffer Overflow and Improper Null Termination through its CIccTagText::Read function. This issue is fixed in version 2.3.1.2.
How severe is CVE-2026-21488?: CVE-2026-21488 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-21488 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-21488?: CVE-2026-21488 affects Color Iccdev. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-21488?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-21488 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-21488 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-1157.
When was CVE-2026-21488 published?: CVE-2026-21488 was published on 2026-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:color:iccdev:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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