How severe is CVE-2026-3281?

CVE-2026-3281 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-3281 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-3281?

CVE-2026-3281 affects Libvips. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-3281?

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

Does CVE-2026-3281 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-3281 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-8985.

When was CVE-2026-3281 published?

CVE-2026-3281 was published on 2026-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-3281

CVE-2026-3281 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Libvips with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 4.3
CVSS v4: 1.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-8985
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Libvips
Published: 2026-02-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was detected in libvips 8.19.0. This affects the function vips_bandrank_build of the file libvips/conversion/bandrank.c. Performing a manipulation of the argument index results in heap-based buffer overflow. The attack must be initiated from a local position. The exploit is now public and may be used. The patch is named fd28c5463697712cb0ab116a2c55e4f4d92c4088. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-3281?: A vulnerability was detected in libvips 8.19.0. This affects the function vips_bandrank_build of the file libvips/conversion/bandrank.c. Performing a manipulation of the argument index results in heap-based buffer overflow. The attack must be initiated from a local position. The exploit is now public and may be used. The patch is named fd28c5463697712cb0ab116a2c55e4f4d92c4088. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.
How severe is CVE-2026-3281?: CVE-2026-3281 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-3281 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-3281?: CVE-2026-3281 affects Libvips. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-3281?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-3281 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-3281 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-8985.
When was CVE-2026-3281 published?: CVE-2026-3281 was published on 2026-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:libvips:libvips:8.19.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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