CVE-2026-24485: ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-24485?

imagemagick: upgrade to 6.9.13-40, 7.1.2-15; magick.net: upgrade to 14.10.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-24485 being exploited?

CVE-2026-24485 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-2026-24485 affect?

CVE-2026-24485 affects imagemagick, magick.net. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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, when a PCD file does not contain a valid Sync marker, the DecodeImage() function becomes trapped in an

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-24485?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-24485 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting imagemagick, magick.net. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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, when a PCD file does not contain a valid Sync marker, the DecodeImage() function becomes trapped in an infinite loop while searching for the Sync marker, causing the program to become unresponsive and continuously consume CPU resources, ultimately leading to system resource exhaustion and denial of service. Vers

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-400
Published	2026-02-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: dlemstra · imagemagick

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-02-24 01:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

imagemagick imagemagick UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.9.13-40 · >= 7.0.0-0 and < 7.1.2-15

Fixed in: 6.9.13-40, 7.1.2-15

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0.0-0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 6.9.13-40 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade imagemagick

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.0.0-0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison imagemagick sudo apt install imagemagick=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0-0> sudo apt-mark hold imagemagick

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list imagemagick sudo dnf downgrade imagemagick-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0-0> sudo dnf versionlock add imagemagick

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

dlemstra magick.net UPGRADE

Affected: < 14.10.3

Fixed in: 14.10.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy magick.net || rpm -q magick.net || magick.net --version

2. UPGRADE to 14.10.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade magick.net

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade magick.net

Note

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

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2026-24485?

imagemagick: upgrade to 6.9.13-40, 7.1.2-15; magick.net: upgrade to 14.10.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-24485 being exploited?

CVE-2026-24485 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-2026-24485 affect?

CVE-2026-24485 affects imagemagick, magick.net. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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, when a PCD file does not contain a valid Sync marker, the DecodeImage() function becomes trapped in an

How urgent is CVE-2026-24485?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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