ImageMagick up to 6.9.13-48/7.1.2-23 Digital Image Parser infinite loop

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in ImageMagick up to 6.9.13-48/7.1.2-23. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Digital Image Parser. The manipulation results in infinite loop. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-48733. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in ImageMagick up to 6.9.13-48/7.1.2-23. Affected is an unknown part of the component Digital Image Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a infinite loop vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-835. The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to versions 6.9.13-49 and 7.1.2-24, an infinite loop in the subimage-search operation can happen when using a crafted image. This issue has been patched in versions 6.9.13-49 and 7.1.2-24.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-48733 since 05/22/2026. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

Upgrading to version 6.9.13-49 or 7.1.2-24 eliminates this vulnerability.

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CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.8

VulDB Base Score: 3.1
VulDB Temp Score: 3.0
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 4.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Infinite loop
CWE: CWE-835 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: ImageMagick 6.9.13-49/7.1.2-24

Timelineinfo

05/22/2026 CVE reserved
06/11/2026 +20 days Advisory disclosed
06/11/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/11/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: imagemagick.org

Advisory: GHSA-5v62-8fq6-cp9m
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-48733 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-48733
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-370296

Entryinfo

Created: 06/11/2026 07:55
Changes: 06/11/2026 07:55 (65)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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