CVE-2026-61464
LOW 1ImageMagick before 7.1.2-26 and 6.9.13-51 contains a heap-based buffer over-write vulnerability that occurs when running an X11 import with a crafted window title, which can result in heap memory corruption and denial of service.
NO EXPLOITATION SIGNALS
No known exploitation, public exploit, or elevated probability at this time. Track for changes.
Exploitation likelihood
0.1%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 1st percentile
○ In CISA KEV
○ Public exploit / PoC
Impact if exploited
1CVSS 4.0 · LOW
- ConfidentialityNone
- IntegrityNone
- AvailabilityLow
What an attacker needs
- ⚠Access: Requires local access to the host
- ⚠Privileges: Requires an admin / high-privilege account
- ⚠User interaction: Succeeds with passive user activity
- ⚠Complexity: Needs a race window or specific setup
- ⚠Requirements: Specific conditions must be present
✓ lowers the bar for an attacker · ⚠ raises it
Proof of concept & exploit code
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Test against your own equipment
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Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow
CVSS vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:P/PR:H/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
All CVSS metrics
- LOW 1 v4.0 · CNA Primary
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:P/PR:H/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N - LOW 1.8 v3.1 · CNA Primary
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L - LOW 1 v4.0 · NVD Secondary
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:P/PR:H/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X - LOW 1.8 v3.1 · NVD Secondary
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L