CVE-2022-44268
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 89.85%
Last modified
CVE-2022-44268 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. ImageMagick 7.1.0-49 is vulnerable to Information Disclosure. When it parses a PNG image (e.g., for resize), the resulting image could have embedded the content of an arbitrary. EPSS estimates a 89.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
ImageMagick 7.1.0-49 is vulnerable to Information Disclosure. When it parses a PNG image (e.g., for resize), the resulting image could have embedded the content of an arbitrary. file (if the magick binary has permissions to read it).
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | 7.1.0-49 |
References
- https://imagemagick.org/Product
- https://www.metabaseq.com/imagemagick-zero-days/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://imagemagick.org/Product
- https://www.metabaseq.com/imagemagick-zero-days/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-44268?
ImageMagick 7.1.0-49 is vulnerable to Information Disclosure. When it parses a PNG image (e.g., for resize), the resulting image could have embedded the content of an arbitrary. file (if the magick binary has permissions to read it).
How severe is CVE-2022-44268?
CVE-2022-44268 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 89.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-44268?
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.
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