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CVE-2026-46692 ImageMagick CVE debrief

CVE-2026-46692 is a medium-severity vulnerability in ImageMagick, a free and open-source software for editing and manipulating digital images. An attacker who can connect to a `magick -distribute-cache` service can cause a heap buffer over-write in the server process. This issue has been patched in versions 6.9.13-48 and 7.1.2-23.

Vendor
ImageMagick
Product
Unknown
CVSS
MEDIUM 4.1
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-10
Original CVE updated
2026-06-11
Advisory published
2026-06-10
Advisory updated
2026-06-11

Who should care

Users of ImageMagick, particularly those who expose the `magick -distribute-cache` service, should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by a heap buffer over-write in the server process when an attacker connects to a `magick -distribute-cache` service. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 4.1, indicating a medium severity.

Defensive priority

Medium

Recommended defensive actions

  • Upgrade to ImageMagick version 6.9.13-48 or 7.1.2-23 or later.
  • Limit access to the `magick -distribute-cache` service to trusted users only.

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD detail pages provide additional information about this vulnerability.

Official resources

CVE-2026-46692 was published on 2026-06-10T23:16:47.450Z and modified on 2026-06-11T18:42:20.913Z.