Out-of-bounds Read in Imagemagick
CVE-2026-109281
ImageMagick 7.1.0-21 before 7.1.2-32 contains a heap buffer over-read in its handling of the -fx option, where a certain -fx operation reads beyond the bounds of an allocated heap buffer in specific situations. Attackers who can get a crafted -fx expression processed can read out-of-bounds heap memory, potentially disclosing limited memory contents.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
Published .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 4.4 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L.
EPSS exploit prediction
No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.
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Weakness classification (CWE)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-109281?
- CVE-2026-109281 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Imagemagick, classified under Out-of-bounds Read. CVSS score: 4.4/10. Published 2026-10-12.
- How severe is CVE-2026-109281?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.4 out of 10.