CVE-2026-28493

Name: CVE-2026-28493
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-10T07:43:39.867+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-28493 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to versions 7.1.2-16, an integer overflow vulnerability exists in the SIXEL decoer. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to versions 7.1.2-16, an integer overflow vulnerability exists in the SIXEL decoer. The vulnerability allows an attacker to perform an out of bounds via a specially crafted image. This vulnerability is fixed in 7.1.2-16.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.19%

9.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-190

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Imagemagick	Imagemagick	< 7.1.2-16

References

https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advisories/GHSA-r39q-jr8h-gcq2Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 10, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-28493?

How severe is CVE-2026-28493?

CVE-2026-28493 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-28493?

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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Source: NVD / NIST