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CVE-2016-3714: ImageMagick Improper Input Validation Vulnerability
ImageMagick ImageMagick · in CISA KEV since 2024-09-09
2024-09-09added to KEV
2024-09-30federal remediation due date
97.48%EPSS exploit probability (30 days) 99.9th percentile
8.4 HIGHCVSS 3.1
Unknownknown ransomware use
3,049days from NVD publication to KEV
What it is
ImageMagick contains an improper input validation vulnerability that affects the EPHEMERAL, HTTPS, MVG, MSL, TEXT, SHOW, WIN, and PLT coders. This allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in a crafted image.
Required action (CISA)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
| CWE | CWE-20 |
|---|---|
| CVSS vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD published | 2016-05-05 (Analyzed) |
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