How severe is CVE-2026-4887?

CVE-2026-4887 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-4887 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-4887?

CVE-2026-4887 primarily affects Gimp. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-4887?

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

Does CVE-2026-4887 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-4887 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-16166.

When was CVE-2026-4887 published?

CVE-2026-4887 was published on 2026-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-4887

CVE-2026-4887 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gimp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-193.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-16166
Weakness: CWE-193
Affected product: Gimp
Published: 2026-03-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A flaw was found in GIMP. This issue is a heap buffer over-read in GIMP PCX file loader due to an off-by-one error. A remote attacker could exploit this by convincing a user to open a specially crafted PCX image. Successful exploitation could lead to out-of-bounds memory disclosure and a possible application crash, resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-4887?: A flaw was found in GIMP. This issue is a heap buffer over-read in GIMP PCX file loader due to an off-by-one error. A remote attacker could exploit this by convincing a user to open a specially crafted PCX image. Successful exploitation could lead to out-of-bounds memory disclosure and a possible application crash, resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS).
How severe is CVE-2026-4887?: CVE-2026-4887 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-4887 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-4887?: CVE-2026-4887 primarily affects Gimp. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-4887?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-4887 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-4887 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-16166.
When was CVE-2026-4887 published?: CVE-2026-4887 was published on 2026-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:gimp:gimp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gimp:gimp:3.2.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gimp:gimp:3.2.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gimp:gimp:3.2.0:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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