How severe is CVE-2026-3146?

CVE-2026-3146 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-3146 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-3146?

CVE-2026-3146 affects Libvips. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-3146?

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

Does CVE-2026-3146 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-3146 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-8604.

When was CVE-2026-3146 published?

CVE-2026-3146 was published on 2026-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-3146

CVE-2026-3146 is a low-severity vulnerability in Libvips with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-404.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 1.7
CVSS v4: 4.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-8604
Weakness: CWE-404
Affected product: Libvips
Published: 2026-02-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been found in libvips up to 8.18.0. The impacted element is the function vips_foreign_load_matrix_header of the file libvips/foreign/matrixload.c. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. The attack needs to be performed locally. The identifier of the patch is d4ce337c76bff1b278d7085c3c4f4725e3aa6ece. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-3146?: A vulnerability has been found in libvips up to 8.18.0. The impacted element is the function vips_foreign_load_matrix_header of the file libvips/foreign/matrixload.c. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. The attack needs to be performed locally. The identifier of the patch is d4ce337c76bff1b278d7085c3c4f4725e3aa6ece. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.
How severe is CVE-2026-3146?: CVE-2026-3146 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-3146 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-3146?: CVE-2026-3146 affects Libvips. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-3146?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-3146 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-3146 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-8604.
When was CVE-2026-3146 published?: CVE-2026-3146 was published on 2026-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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