PatchTheCVECVE-2019-13655: Imgix through 2019-06-19 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) by manipu
CVE-2019-13655 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting imgix. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Imgix through 2019-06-19 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) by manipulating a small JPEG file to specify dimensions of 64250x64250 pixels, which is mishandled during an attempt to load the 'whole image' into memory.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.4% (top 28%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-400 |
| Published | 2019-07-29 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2019-13655?
imgix: upgrade to newer than 2019-06-19. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-13655 being exploited?
CVE-2019-13655 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2019-13655 affect?
CVE-2019-13655 affects imgix. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Imgix through 2019-06-19 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) by manipulating a small JPEG file to specify dimensions of 64250x64250 pixels, which is mishandled during an attempt to load the 'whole ima
How urgent is CVE-2019-13655?
Priority 41/100. No elevated risk signals yet.