Vulnerability Description
ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to versions 7.1.2.23 and 6.9.13-48, due to a missing check in the MIFF decoder, a crafted file could cause an infinite loop resulting in CPU exhaustion. Versions 7.1.2.23 and 6.9.13-48 fix the issue.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | < 6.9.13-48 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advisories/GHSA-7gg8-qqx7-92Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:32961
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-46522
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2487730
- https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-46522.json
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-46522?
CVE-2026-46522 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to versions 7.1.2.23 and 6.9.13-48, due to a missing check in the MIFF decoder, a crafted file coul...
How severe is CVE-2026-46522?
CVE-2026-46522 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-46522?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Imagemagick Imagemagick.