CVE-2026-26983 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to versions 7.1.2-15 and 6.9.13-40, the MSL interpreter crashes when processing a invalid `<map>` element that causes it to use an image after it has been freed. Versions 7.1.2-15 and 6.9.13-40 contain a patch.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Imagemagick	Imagemagick	< 6.9.13-40

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-476 CWE-416

References

https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advisories/GHSA-w8mw-frc6-r7Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-26983?

CVE-2026-26983 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to versions 7.1.2-15 and 6.9.13-40, the MSL interpreter crashes when processing a invalid `<map>` e...

How severe is CVE-2026-26983?

CVE-2026-26983 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-26983?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Imagemagick Imagemagick.