HIGH
CVE-2016-10048
CWE-22Published: March 23, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in magick/module.c in ImageMagick 6.9.4-7 allows remote attackers to load arbitrary modules via unspecified vectors.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-10048 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
imagemagick1 product(s)
imagemagick
opensuse_project1 product(s)
leap
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
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Rapid7 / Metasploit
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (12)
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-02/msg00028.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-02/msg00031.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/26/9Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95186Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1410451Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/fc6080f1321fd21e86ef916195cc110b05d9effbIssue Tracking · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-02/msg00028.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-02/msg00031.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/26/9Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95186Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1410451Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/fc6080f1321fd21e86ef916195cc110b05d9effbIssue Tracking · Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2016-10048
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 23, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-22)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-10048 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.