CVE-2026-53463

Name: CVE-2026-53463
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-06-10T23:16:50.72+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-53463 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to versions 6.9.13-50 and 7.1.2-25, when passing incorrect arguments in the distort operation a null pointer deference will occur. 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 6.9.13-50 and 7.1.2-25, when passing incorrect arguments in the distort operation a null pointer deference will occur. This issue has been patched in versions 6.9.13-50 and 7.1.2-25.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.19%

8.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Imagemagick	Imagemagick	< 6.9.13-50
Imagemagick	Imagemagick	>= 7.0.0-0, < 7.1.2-25

References

https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advisories/GHSA-p9rq-q46c-g4x6Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-53463?

How severe is CVE-2026-53463?

CVE-2026-53463 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-53463?

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