CVE-2025-68618
Magick's failure to limit the depth of SVG file reads caused a DoS attack.
Description
ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to version 7.1.2-12, using Magick to read a malicious SVG file resulted in a DoS attack. Version 7.1.2-12 fixes the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 30, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 6, 2026, 6:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update ImageMagick to version 7.1.2-12.
- Apply vendor-provided patches for older versions.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2025-68618 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-68618.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/6f431d445f3ddd609c004a1dde617b0a73e60beb | Patch |
| https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advisories/GHSA-p27m-hp98-6637 | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jan. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:imagemagick:imagemagick:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 7.1.2-12 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/6f431d445f3ddd609c004a1dde617b0a73e60beb Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advisories/GHSA-p27m-hp98-6637 Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 30, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to version 7.1.2-12, using Magick to read a malicious SVG file resulted in a DoS attack. Version 7.1.2-12 fixes the issue. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Added CWE CWE-674 Added Reference https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/6f431d445f3ddd609c004a1dde617b0a73e60beb Added Reference https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advisories/GHSA-p27m-hp98-6637