How severe is CVE-2026-56368?

CVE-2026-56368 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-56368 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-56368?

CVE-2026-56368 affects Imagemagick. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-56368?

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

Does CVE-2026-56368 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-56368 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-38755.

When was CVE-2026-56368 published?

CVE-2026-56368 was published on 2026-06-24 and last updated on 2026-06-26.

CVE-2026-56368

CVE-2026-56368 is a low-severity vulnerability in Imagemagick with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. 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-401.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
CVSS v4: 6.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-38755
Weakness: CWE-401
Affected product: Imagemagick
Published: 2026-06-24
Last modified: 2026-06-26

Description

ImageMagick before 7.1.2-15 contains a memory leak vulnerability in multiple coders that write raw pixel data where allocated objects are not properly freed. Attackers can trigger this leak by processing specially crafted images, causing memory exhaustion and denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-56368?: ImageMagick before 7.1.2-15 contains a memory leak vulnerability in multiple coders that write raw pixel data where allocated objects are not properly freed. Attackers can trigger this leak by processing specially crafted images, causing memory exhaustion and denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2026-56368?: CVE-2026-56368 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-56368 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-56368?: CVE-2026-56368 affects Imagemagick. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-56368?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-56368 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-56368 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-38755.
When was CVE-2026-56368 published?: CVE-2026-56368 was published on 2026-06-24 and last updated on 2026-06-26.

References

Affected products (1)

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