How severe is CVE-2026-28691?

CVE-2026-28691 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-2026-28691 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-28691?

CVE-2026-28691 affects Imagemagick. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-28691?

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-2026-28691 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-28691 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-10385.

When was CVE-2026-28691 published?

CVE-2026-28691 was published on 2026-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-30.

CVE-2026-28691

CVE-2026-28691 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-252.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-10385
Weakness: CWE-252
Affected product: Imagemagick
Published: 2026-03-10
Last modified: 2026-06-30

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, an uninitialized pointer dereference vulnerability exists in the JBIG decoder due to a missing check. This vulnerability is fixed in 7.1.2-16 and 6.9.13-41.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-28691?: 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, an uninitialized pointer dereference vulnerability exists in the JBIG decoder due to a missing check. This vulnerability is fixed in 7.1.2-16 and 6.9.13-41.
How severe is CVE-2026-28691?: CVE-2026-28691 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-2026-28691 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-28691?: CVE-2026-28691 affects Imagemagick. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-28691?: 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-2026-28691 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-28691 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-10385.
When was CVE-2026-28691 published?: CVE-2026-28691 was published on 2026-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-30.

References

Affected products (1)

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