MEDIUM
CVE-2019-12921
CWE-77Published: March 18, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
In GraphicsMagick before 1.3.32, the text filename component allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted image because of TranslateTextEx for SVG.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-12921 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Debian1 product(s)
debian linux
graphicsmagick1 product(s)
graphicsmagick
openSUSE2 product(s)
backports sleleap
Source: NVD CPE · 6 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
ADVISORYhttp://www.graphicsmagick.org/
ADVISORYhttp://www.graphicsmagick.org/
All References (12)
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00049.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00051.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.graphicsmagick.org/Product · Vendor Advisory
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https://github.com/d0ge/data-processing/blob/master/CVE-2019-12921.mdThird Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/03/msg00026.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4675Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00049.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00051.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.graphicsmagick.org/Product · Vendor Advisory
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https://github.com/d0ge/data-processing/blob/master/CVE-2019-12921.mdThird Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/03/msg00026.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4675Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2019-12921
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-77
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 18, 2020
Related CVEs (CWE-77)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-12921 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.