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CVE-2026-48734 ImageMagick CVE debrief

CVE-2026-48734 is a stack overflow vulnerability in ImageMagick, a free and open-source software for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to versions 6.9.13-49 and 7.1.2-24, a crafted MVG file could result in a stack overflow due to a missing depth or visited-set check. This issue has been patched in versions 6.9.13-49 and 7.1.2-24.

Vendor
ImageMagick
Product
Unknown
CVSS
MEDIUM 5.5
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 process MVG files, should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to update to a patched version.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by a missing depth or visited-set check when processing MVG files. This can lead to a stack overflow, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Defensive priority

MEDIUM

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update to ImageMagick version 6.9.13-49 or 7.1.2-24 or later.
  • Be cautious when processing MVG files from untrusted sources.

Evidence notes

CVE-2026-48734 has a CVSS score of 5.5 and is considered MEDIUM severity. The vulnerability was published on 2026-06-10T23:16:49.220Z and modified on 2026-06-11T18:44:38.903Z.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-48734 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-48734

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

  • CVE-2026-48734 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-48734

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

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.