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CVE-2026-61465 ImageMagick CVE debrief

ImageMagick before 7.1.2-26 and 6.9.13-51 is missing a check for the allowed memory allocation limit in matrix-backed operations such as -canny. An attacker can supply a crafted image that causes ImageMagick to allocate more memory than permitted by the configured policy, resulting in a denial of service. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.8 and a severity of MEDIUM. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on 2026-07-11.

Vendor
ImageMagick
Product
Unknown
CVSS
MEDIUM 4.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-11
Original CVE updated
2026-07-13
Advisory published
2026-07-11
Advisory updated
2026-07-13

Who should care

Users of ImageMagick before 7.1.2-26 and 6.9.13-51 should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it. This includes reviewing and applying vendor-supported updates or mitigations, implementing compensating controls, and monitoring systems for unusual memory allocation patterns.

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in ImageMagick's handling of matrix-backed operations such as -canny. The software fails to check the allowed memory allocation limit, allowing an attacker to supply a crafted image that causes excessive memory allocation, leading to a denial of service. This issue affects ImageMagick versions before 7.1.2-26 and 6.9.13-51. Users of ImageMagick should verify their deployments and review the official advisory for affected scope and severity. The CVE record was published on 2026-07-11T14:16:23.767Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently 4.8 MEDIUM. This information is based on the NVD entry and the CVE record.

Defensive priority

Medium

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update ImageMagick to version 7.1.2-26 or later, or 6.9.13-51 or later
  • Implement compensating controls to limit the impact of a potential denial of service
  • Monitor systems for unusual memory allocation patterns
  • Review the official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance
  • Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up
  • Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-11T14:16:23.767Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently 4.8 MEDIUM. This information is based on the NVD entry and the CVE record. The vulnerability affects ImageMagick before 7.1.2-26 and 6.9.13-51. Users should verify their deployments and review the official advisory for affected scope and severity.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-61465 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-61465

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

  • CVE-2026-61465 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-61465

    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.