CVE-2025-48798

Name: CVE-2025-48798
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-05-27T14:15:24.307+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 25, 2026

CVE-2025-48798 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in GIMP when processing XCF image files. If a user opens one of these image files that has been specially crafted by an attacker, GIMP can be tricked into making serious memory errors, potentially leading to crashes and causing use-after-free issues.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A flaw was found in GIMP when processing XCF image files. If a user opens one of these image files that has been specially crafted by an attacker, GIMP can be tricked into making serious memory errors, potentially leading to crashes and causing use-after-free issues.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.17%

6.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

References

Timeline

Published: May 27, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 25, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-48798?

How severe is CVE-2025-48798?

CVE-2025-48798 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-48798?

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Source: NVD / NIST