CVE-2026-59205

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10

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CVE-2026-59205 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Pillow is a Python imaging library. Prior to 12.3.0, Pillow's ImageCms.ImageCmsTransform.apply(im, imOut) API can trigger controlled native heap corruption when the caller supplies an output image whose mode does not match the transform's declared output mode.

Description

Pillow is a Python imaging library. Prior to 12.3.0, Pillow's ImageCms.ImageCmsTransform.apply(im, imOut) API can trigger controlled native heap corruption when the caller supplies an output image whose mode does not match the transform's declared output mode. This issue is fixed in version 12.3.0.

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

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PythonPillow< 12.3.0

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-59205?
Pillow is a Python imaging library. Prior to 12.3.0, Pillow's ImageCms.ImageCmsTransform.apply(im, imOut) API can trigger controlled native heap corruption when the caller supplies an output image whose mode does not match the transform's declared output mode. This issue is fixed in version 12.3.0.
How severe is CVE-2026-59205?
CVE-2026-59205 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-59205?
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