What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-55004?

CVE-2025-55004 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.6 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Imagemagick are affected by CVE-2025-55004?

Organizations using ImageMagick face notable risk from CVE-2025-55004, a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability rated CVSS 7.6.. A patch is available.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-55004?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-55004. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-55004?

Within 30 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. If patching is delayed, consider network segmentation to limit exposure.

Imagemagick CVE-2025-55004

HIGH

Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122)

2025-08-13 security-advisories@github.com

Buffer Overflow Heap Overflow Red Hat Imagemagick Suse

7.6

CVSS 3.1

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

Patch released

Mar 31, 2026 - 21:13 nvd

Patch available

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:06 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Aug 15, 2025 - 19:31 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Aug 13, 2025 - 14:15 nvd

HIGH 7.6

DescriptionNVD

ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to version 7.1.2-1, ImageMagick is vulnerable to heap-buffer overflow read around the handling of images with separate alpha channels when performing image magnification in ReadOneMNGIMage. This can likely be used to leak subsequent memory contents into the output image. This issue has been patched in version 7.1.2-1.

AnalysisAI

ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.6), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-122. ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to version 7.1.2-1, ImageMagick is vulnerable to heap-buffer overflow read around the handling of images with separate alpha channels when performing image magnification in ReadOneMNGIMage. This can likely be used to leak subsequent memory contents into the output image. This issue has been patched in version 7.1.2-1. Affected products include: Imagemagick. Version information: version 7.1.2.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.