Is CVE-2026-25638 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-25638 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-25638 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-25638 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-25638?

CVE-2026-25638 has a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM) and an EPSS exploitation probability of 0.04%.

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MEDIUM

CVE-2026-25638

CWE-401Published: February 24, 2026· Updated: Feb 24, 2026

5.3

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.04%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:12.4th

Official Description

ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to versions 7.1.2-15 and 6.9.13-40, memory leak exists in `coders/msl.c`. In the `WriteMSLImage` function of the `msl.c` file, resources are allocated. But the function returns early without releasing these allocated resources. Versions 7.1.2-15 and 6.9.13-40 contain a patch.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-25638 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.