CVE-2026-28686

CVE-2026-28686 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Imagemagick with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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

Description

ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to versions 7.1.2-16 and 6.9.13-41, A heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability exists in the PCL encode due to an undersized output buffer allocation. This vulnerability is fixed in 7.1.2-16 and 6.9.13-41.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-28686?
ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to versions 7.1.2-16 and 6.9.13-41, A heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability exists in the PCL encode due to an undersized output buffer allocation. This vulnerability is fixed in 7.1.2-16 and 6.9.13-41.
How severe is CVE-2026-28686?
CVE-2026-28686 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-28686 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-2026-28686?
CVE-2026-28686 affects Imagemagick. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-28686?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-28686 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-28686 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-10375.
When was CVE-2026-28686 published?
CVE-2026-28686 was published on 2026-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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