CVE-2025-53015: imagemagick — Exploit & Fix

Description

ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. In versions prior to 7.1.2-0, infinite lines occur when writing during a specific XMP file conversion command. Version 7.1.2-0 fixes the issue.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-835 CWE-835

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
imagemagick	imagemagick	7.1.1-7 — 7.1.2-0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advisories/GHSA-vmhh-8rxq-fp9g https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advisories/GHSA-vmhh-8rxq-fp9g

Exploits

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iegkwlTjqnJTtM4XkiheYsjKsC6pxtId/view?usp=sharing https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advisories/GHSA-vmhh-8rxq-fp9g https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advisories/GHSA-vmhh-8rxq-fp9g

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-53015? +

ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. In versions prior to 7.1.2-0, infinite lines occur when writing during a specific XMP file conversion command. Version 7.1.2-0 fixes the issue. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-53015? +

CVE-2025-53015 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-53015? +

CVE-2025-53015 affects products from imagemagick, specifically: imagemagick. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-53015? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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