MEDIUM
CVE-2026-26983
CWE-476Published: February 24, 2026· Updated: Feb 24, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:10.2th
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 MSL interpreter crashes when processing a invalid `<map>` element that causes it to use an image after it has been freed. Versions 7.1.2-15 and 6.9.13-40 contain a patch.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-26983 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
imagemagick1 product
imagemagick
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (1)
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-26983
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-476
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.03%
Affected1 vendor
PublishedFeb 24, 2026
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-26983 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.