CVE-2026-59199
Pillow: Heap out-of-bounds write `Image.paste()` / `Image.crop()` via signed coordinate overflow
Description
Pillow is a Python imaging library. Prior to 12.3.0, Pillow public image coordinate APIs can trigger a native heap out-of-bounds write when given coordinates near the signed 32-bit integer limits in Image.paste(), Image.crop(), or Image.alpha_composite(). This issue is fixed in version 12.3.0.
INFO
Published Date :
July 14, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 15, 2026, 4:16 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 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Pillow to version 12.3.0 or later.
- Verify the installed Pillow version.
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-2026-59199.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/commit/ceefc348eb3c3844c7f9796ef2cc3a7dd5fbba7b | Patch |
| https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/pull/9703 | Exploit Issue Tracking Patch |
| https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/releases/tag/12.3.0 | Release Notes |
| https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/security/advisories/GHSA-6r8x-57c9-28j4 | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/security/advisories/GHSA-6r8x-57c9-28j4 | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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associated with the following CWEs:
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/security/advisories/GHSA-6r8x-57c9-28j4 Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-59199', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-15T14:52:14.113156Z'} -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jul. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE CWE-787 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:python:pillow:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 12.3.0 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/commit/ceefc348eb3c3844c7f9796ef2cc3a7dd5fbba7b Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/pull/9703 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/releases/tag/12.3.0 Types: Release Notes Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/security/advisories/GHSA-6r8x-57c9-28j4 Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'python-pillow', 'product': 'Pillow', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '< 12.3.0'}]}] Added Description Pillow is a Python imaging library. Prior to 12.3.0, Pillow public image coordinate APIs can trigger a native heap out-of-bounds write when given coordinates near the signed 32-bit integer limits in Image.paste(), Image.crop(), or Image.alpha_composite(). This issue is fixed in version 12.3.0. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-787 Added CWE CWE-190 Added Reference https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/commit/ceefc348eb3c3844c7f9796ef2cc3a7dd5fbba7b Added Reference https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/pull/9703 Added Reference https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/releases/tag/12.3.0 Added Reference https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/security/advisories/GHSA-6r8x-57c9-28j4