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CVE-2026-28693 ImageMagick CVE debrief

CVE-2026-28693 is an integer overflow vulnerability in the DIB coder of ImageMagick, a free and open-source software for editing and manipulating digital images. The vulnerability can result in out-of-bounds read or write and has been fixed in versions 7.1.2-16 and 6.9.13-41. ImageMagick is widely used for image processing, and this vulnerability could potentially be exploited to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) score for this vulnerability is 8.1, indicating a high severity. Users of affected ImageMagick versions should upgrade to a patched version as soon as possible.

Vendor
ImageMagick
Product
Unknown
CVSS
HIGH 8.1
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-03-10
Original CVE updated
2026-07-15
Advisory published
2026-03-10
Advisory updated
2026-07-15

Who should care

Developers and administrators using ImageMagick for image processing should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it. This includes upgrading to a patched version of ImageMagick (7.1.2-16 or 6.9.13-41) and ensuring that all affected systems are updated. Additionally, users should be cautious when processing untrusted images, as they may be used to exploit this vulnerability.

Technical summary

The integer overflow vulnerability in ImageMagick's DIB coder can be exploited to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. The vulnerability is caused by a lack of proper bounds checking in the DIB coder, allowing an attacker to overflow an integer and write data outside the bounds of a buffer. This can lead to a crash or potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability has been fixed in ImageMagick versions 7.1.2-16 and 6.9.13-41.

Defensive priority

High priority should be given to patching affected ImageMagick installations, as this vulnerability has a high CVSS score and could potentially be exploited to execute arbitrary code. Administrators should ensure that all affected systems are updated to a patched version of ImageMagick as soon as possible.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Upgrade to a patched version of ImageMagick (7.1.2-16 or 6.9.13-41)
  • Ensure that all affected systems are updated
  • Be cautious when processing untrusted images
  • Monitor for suspicious activity
  • Consider implementing additional security controls, such as input validation and error handling

Evidence notes

The CVE-2026-28693 vulnerability was publicly disclosed on March 10, 2026, and has since been updated on June 30, 2026. The vulnerability has been confirmed by the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) and has a CVSS score of 8.1. ImageMagick has released patches for this vulnerability, which are available for download from their website.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-28693 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-28693

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-28693 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-28693

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

  • Mitigation or vendor reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advisories/GHSA-hffp-q43q-qq76

    [email protected] - Vendor Advisory

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:6713

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  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-28693

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  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-28693.json

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Methodology and review provenance

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