What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-3715?

CVE-2016-3715 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 77.7%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2016-3715?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2016-3715. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 77.7%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-3715?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-3715. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

ImageMagick CVE-2016-3715

MEDIUM

Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties (CWE-552)

2016-05-05 secalert@redhat.com

Path Traversal Information Disclosure

5.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.5 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Added to CISA KEV

Apr 21, 2026 - 15:31 CISA

CVE Published

May 05, 2016 - 18:59 cve.org

MEDIUM 5.5

DescriptionCVE.org

The EPHEMERAL coder in ImageMagick before 6.9.3-10 and 7.x before 7.0.1-1 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a crafted image.

AnalysisAI

The EPHEMERAL coder in ImageMagick before 6.9.3-10 and 7.x before 7.0.1-1 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a crafted image. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Actively exploited in the wild (cisa kev) and public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-552. The EPHEMERAL coder in ImageMagick before 6.9.3-10 and 7.x before 7.0.1-1 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a crafted image. Affected products include: Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Eus, Redhat Enterprise Linux For Ibm Z Systems, Redhat Enterprise Linux For Ibm Z Systems Eus, Redhat Enterprise Linux For Power Big Endian. Version information: before 6.9.3.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.