CVE-2026-46522

Name: CVE-2026-46522
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-06-10T22:16:59.333+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-46522 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to versions 7.1.2.23 and 6.9.13-48, due to a missing check in the MIFF decoder, a crafted file could cause an infinite loop resulting in CPU exhaustion. EPSS estimates a 1.26% 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 7.1.2.23 and 6.9.13-48, due to a missing check in the MIFF decoder, a crafted file could cause an infinite loop resulting in CPU exhaustion. Versions 7.1.2.23 and 6.9.13-48 fix the issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.26%

65.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Imagemagick	Imagemagick	< 6.9.13-48
Imagemagick	Imagemagick	>= 7.0.0-0, < 7.1.2-23

References

https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advisories/GHSA-7gg8-qqx7-92g5Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-46522?

How severe is CVE-2026-46522?

CVE-2026-46522 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-46522?

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