CVE-2026-25990
Pillow has an out-of-bounds write when loading PSD images
Description
Pillow is a Python imaging library. From 10.3.0 to before 12.1.1, n out-of-bounds write may be triggered when loading a specially crafted PSD image. This vulnerability is fixed in 12.1.1.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 11, 2026, 9:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 13, 2026, 9:32 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Pillow library to version 12.1.1.
- Apply security patches for older versions if available.
- Avoid processing untrusted PSD files.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-25990 has a 6 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-2026-25990.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/commit/9000313cc5d4a31bdcdd6d7f0781101abab553aa | Patch |
| https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/security/advisories/GHSA-cfh3-3jmp-rvhc | Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/02/12/1 | Mailing List Patch Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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CVE-2026-25990 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Feb. 13, 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:python:pillow:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 10.3.0 up to (excluding) 12.1.1 Added Reference Type CVE: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/02/12/1 Types: Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/commit/9000313cc5d4a31bdcdd6d7f0781101abab553aa Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/security/advisories/GHSA-cfh3-3jmp-rvhc Types: Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Feb. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/02/12/1 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Pillow is a Python imaging library. From 10.3.0 to before 12.1.1, n out-of-bounds write may be triggered when loading a specially crafted PSD image. This vulnerability is fixed in 12.1.1. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-787 Added Reference https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/commit/9000313cc5d4a31bdcdd6d7f0781101abab553aa Added Reference https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/security/advisories/GHSA-cfh3-3jmp-rvhc