CVE-2026-56368
ImageMagick - Memory Leak in Raw Pixel Data Coders
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.
INFO
Published Date :
June 24, 2026, 1:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 26, 2026, 9:51 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update ImageMagick to version 7.1.2-15 or later.
- Apply vendor-provided patches for affected versions.
- Monitor memory usage after updates.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-56368 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
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-2026-56368.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advisories/GHSA-wfx3-6g53-9fgc | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/imagemagick-memory-leak-in-raw-pixel-data-coders | Third Party Advisory |
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CVE-2026-56368 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]
Jun. 26, 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) 6.9.13-40 *cpe:2.3:a:imagemagick:imagemagick:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 7.0.0-0 up to (excluding) 7.1.2-15 Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advisories/GHSA-wfx3-6g53-9fgc Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/imagemagick-memory-leak-in-raw-pixel-data-coders Types: Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-56368', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-24T13:37:57.353115Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'ImageMagick', 'product': 'ImageMagick', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '7.1.2-15', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '7.1.2-15', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'ImageMagick', 'product': 'ImageMagick', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '6.9.13-40', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '6.9.13-40', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added 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. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/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 CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Added CWE CWE-401 Added Reference https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advisories/GHSA-wfx3-6g53-9fgc Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/imagemagick-memory-leak-in-raw-pixel-data-coders