Is CVE-2026-4887 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-4887 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-4887 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2026-4887 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-4887?

CVE-2026-4887 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2026-4887

CWE-193Published: March 26, 2026· Updated: Mar 26, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.06%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:18.7th

Official Description

A flaw was found in GIMP. This issue is a heap buffer over-read in GIMP PCX file loader due to an off-by-one error. A remote attacker could exploit this by convincing a user to open a specially crafted PCX image. Successful exploitation could lead to out-of-bounds memory disclosure and a possible application crash, resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS).

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-4887 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.1.