How severe is CVE-2026-56379?

CVE-2026-56379 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-56379 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-56379?

CVE-2026-56379 affects Imagemagick. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-56379?

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-2026-56379 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-56379 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-38441.

When was CVE-2026-56379 published?

CVE-2026-56379 was published on 2026-06-23 and last updated on 2026-07-02.

CVE-2026-56379

CVE-2026-56379 is a high-severity vulnerability in Imagemagick with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-116.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v4: 9.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-38441
Weakness: CWE-116
Affected product: Imagemagick
Published: 2026-06-23
Last modified: 2026-07-02

Description

ImageMagick before 7.1.2-15 and 6.9.13-40 contains a command injection vulnerability in the SVG decoder that allows attackers to inject arbitrary MVG drawing commands. Attackers can craft malicious SVG files with injected Magick Vector Graphics commands that execute during rendering.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-56379?: ImageMagick before 7.1.2-15 and 6.9.13-40 contains a command injection vulnerability in the SVG decoder that allows attackers to inject arbitrary MVG drawing commands. Attackers can craft malicious SVG files with injected Magick Vector Graphics commands that execute during rendering.
How severe is CVE-2026-56379?: CVE-2026-56379 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-56379 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-56379?: CVE-2026-56379 affects Imagemagick. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-56379?: 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-2026-56379 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-56379 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-38441.
When was CVE-2026-56379 published?: CVE-2026-56379 was published on 2026-06-23 and last updated on 2026-07-02.

References

Affected products (1)

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