ACTIVELY EXPLOITED
CVE-2016-3714: ImageMagick Improper Input Validation Vulnerability
| Vendor | ImageMagick |
|---|---|
| Product | ImageMagick |
| Actively exploited | Yes |
| Added to CISA KEV | 9 Sep 2024 |
| CISA federal deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Weakness (CWE) | CWE-20 |
Required action (CISA's text)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Description (NVD)
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.
SOURCES
Other ImageMagick flaws
- CVE-2016-3718: ImageMagick Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) Vulnerability
- CVE-2016-3715: ImageMagick Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability
Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.