CVE-2016-5239

Name: CVE-2016-5239
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-15T19:59:00.393+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5239 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The gnuplot delegate functionality in ImageMagick before 6.9.4-0 and GraphicsMagick allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 3.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The gnuplot delegate functionality in ImageMagick before 6.9.4-0 and GraphicsMagick allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.16%

86.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Imagemagick	Imagemagick	<= 6.9.3-9

References

http://git.imagemagick.org/repos/ImageMagick/commit/70a2cf326ed32bedee144b961005c63846541a16Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/02/13Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinapr2016-2952096.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91018Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1237
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/08/msg00002.html
http://git.imagemagick.org/repos/ImageMagick/commit/70a2cf326ed32bedee144b961005c63846541a16Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/02/13Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinapr2016-2952096.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91018Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1237
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/08/msg00002.html

Timeline

Published: Mar 15, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5239?

The gnuplot delegate functionality in ImageMagick before 6.9.4-0 and GraphicsMagick allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors.

How severe is CVE-2016-5239?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5239 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5239?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-5239?

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Source: NVD / NIST