CVE-2024-6486: The ImageMagick Engine ImageMagick Engine WordPress plugin before 1.7.11 for WordPress is vulnerable to OS Com

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6486?

imagemagick engine: upgrade to 1.7.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-6486 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6486 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-6486 affect?

CVE-2024-6486 affects imagemagick engine. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The ImageMagick Engine ImageMagick Engine WordPress plugin before 1.7.11 for WordPress is vulnerable to OS Command Injection via the "cli_path" parameter. This allows authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permission to execute a

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-6486?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2024-6486 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting imagemagick engine. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The ImageMagick Engine ImageMagick Engine WordPress plugin before 1.7.11 for WordPress is vulnerable to OS Command Injection via the "cli_path" parameter. This allows authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permission to execute arbitrary OS commands on the server leading to remote code execution.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2025-05-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: orangelab

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-05-15 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

orangelab imagemagick engine UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.7.11

Fixed in: 1.7.11

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy imagemagick-engine || rpm -q imagemagick-engine || imagemagick-engine --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.7.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade imagemagick-engine

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade imagemagick-engine

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2024-6486?

imagemagick engine: upgrade to 1.7.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6486 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6486 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-2024-6486 affect?

CVE-2024-6486 affects imagemagick engine. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The ImageMagick Engine ImageMagick Engine WordPress plugin before 1.7.11 for WordPress is vulnerable to OS Command Injection via the "cli_path" parameter. This allows authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permission to execute a

How urgent is CVE-2024-6486?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · ImageMagick vulnerabilities

References

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