CVE-2026-86420

LOWCVSS 3.7/10EPSS 0.27%

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CVE-2026-86420 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.7/10 on the CVSS scale. ImageMagick before 7.1.2-30 and 6.9.13-55 fails to properly lower the memory budget when an operation inside OpenPixelCache fails. Repeated triggering of such failures can exhaust the process memory budget and result in a denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ImageMagick before 7.1.2-30 and 6.9.13-55 fails to properly lower the memory budget when an operation inside OpenPixelCache fails. Repeated triggering of such failures can exhaust the process memory budget and result in a denial of service.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
ImageMagickImageMagick< 7.1.2-30
ImageMagickImageMagick< 6.9.13-55

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Undergoing Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-86420?
ImageMagick before 7.1.2-30 and 6.9.13-55 fails to properly lower the memory budget when an operation inside OpenPixelCache fails. Repeated triggering of such failures can exhaust the process memory budget and result in a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2026-86420?
CVE-2026-86420 has a CVSS score of 3.7/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-86420?
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