Is CVE-2026-25898 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-25898 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-25898 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-25898 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-25898?

CVE-2026-25898 has a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL) and an EPSS exploitation probability of 0.04%.

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CRITICAL

CVE-2026-25898

CWE-125Published: February 24, 2026· Updated: Feb 25, 2026

9.1

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.04%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:10.9th

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, the UIL and XPM image encoder do not validate the pixel index value returned by `GetPixelIndex()` before using it as an array subscript. In HDRI builds, `Quantum` is a floating-point type, so pixel index values can be negative. An attacker can craft an image with negative pixel index values to trigger a global buffer overflow read during conversion, leading to information disclosure or a process crash. Versions 7.1.2-15 and 6.9.13-40 contain a patch.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-25898 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 complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.1.