CVE-2026-25985

CVE-2026-25985 is a high-severity vulnerability in Imagemagick with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-770.

Key facts

Description

ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to versions 7.1.2-15 and 6.9.13-40, a crafted SVG file containing an malicious element causes ImageMagick to attempt to allocate ~674 GB of memory, leading to an out-of-memory abort. Versions 7.1.2-15 and 6.9.13-40 contain a patch.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-25985?
ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to versions 7.1.2-15 and 6.9.13-40, a crafted SVG file containing an malicious element causes ImageMagick to attempt to allocate ~674 GB of memory, leading to an out-of-memory abort. Versions 7.1.2-15 and 6.9.13-40 contain a patch.
How severe is CVE-2026-25985?
CVE-2026-25985 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-25985 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-25985?
CVE-2026-25985 affects Imagemagick. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-25985?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-25985 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-25985 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-7423.
When was CVE-2026-25985 published?
CVE-2026-25985 was published on 2026-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-30.

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