Is CVE-2026-33536 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-33536 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-33536 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2026-33536 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-33536?

CVE-2026-33536 has a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2026-33536

CWE-121Published: March 26, 2026· Updated: Mar 30, 2026

5.1

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:2.1th

Official Description

ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to 7.1.2-18 and 6.9.13-43, due to an incorrect return value on certain platforms a pointer is incremented past the end of a buffer that is on the stack and that could result in an out of bounds write. Versions 7.1.2-18 and 6.9.13-43 patch the issue.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-33536 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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 5.1.