Is CVE-2026-25796 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-25796 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-25796 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-25796 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-25796?

CVE-2026-25796 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH) and an EPSS exploitation probability of 0.04%.

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HIGH

CVE-2026-25796

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

7.5

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.04%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:12.7th

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, in `ReadSTEGANOImage()` (`coders/stegano.c`), the `watermark` Image object is not freed on three early-return paths, resulting in a definite memory leak (~13.5KB+ per invocation) that can be exploited for denial of service. Versions 7.1.2-15 and 6.9.13-40 contain a patch.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-25796 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 availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.