Is CVE-2026-26284 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-26284 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-26284 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-26284 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-26284?

CVE-2026-26284 has a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL) and an EPSS exploitation probability of 0.04%.

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CRITICAL

CVE-2026-26284

CWE-122Published: February 24, 2026· Updated: Feb 24, 2026

9.1

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.04%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:13.1th

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, ImageMagick lacks proper boundary checking when processing Huffman-coded data from PCD (Photo CD) files. The decoder contains an function that has an incorrect initialization that could cause an out of bounds read. Versions 7.1.2-15 and 6.9.13-40 contain a patch.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-26284 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.