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CVE-2026-53460 ImageMagick CVE debrief

CVE-2026-53460 is a HIGH severity vulnerability in ImageMagick, a free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to versions 6.9.13-50 and 7.1.2-25, a missing check for maximum memory request in AcquireAlignedMemory could trigger an out-of-Memory condition. This issue has been patched in versions 6.9.13-50 and 7.1.2-25.

Vendor
ImageMagick
Product
Unknown
CVSS
HIGH 7.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-10
Original CVE updated
2026-07-15
Advisory published
2026-06-10
Advisory updated
2026-07-15

Who should care

Users of ImageMagick versions prior to 6.9.13-50 and 7.1.2-25 should apply the patches to prevent potential out-of-Memory conditions.

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in the AcquireAlignedMemory function of ImageMagick, where a missing check for maximum memory request could lead to an out-of-Memory condition. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 7.5, indicating a HIGH severity.

Defensive priority

HIGH

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply patches: Upgrade to ImageMagick versions 6.9.13-50 or 7.1.2-25 or later.
  • Workaround: None mentioned.

Evidence notes

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

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-53460 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-53460

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

  • CVE-2026-53460 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53460

    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.