CVE-2026-55597

Description

ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to version 7.1.2-26, an incorrect handling of arguments can cause a heap buffer over-write in the JP2 encoder. This issue has been fixed in version7.1.2-26.

CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0010

Probability of exploitation

0.01%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-682 CWE-682

CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
imagemagick	imagemagick	< 7.1.2-26

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advisories/GHSA-c4v7-w88g-m6c4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-55597? +

ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to version 7.1.2-26, an incorrect handling of arguments can cause a heap buffer over-write in the JP2 encoder. This issue has been fixed in version7.1.2-26. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-55597? +

CVE-2026-55597 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance. The EPSS score is 0.0010, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-55597? +

CVE-2026-55597 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-2026-55597? +

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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