What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-22047?

CVE-2026-22047 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2026-22047?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2026-22047. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-22047?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Vendor patch is available.

Iccdev CVE-2026-22047

HIGH

Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)

2026-01-07 security-advisories@github.com

Code Injection Iccdev Color

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory

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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

Access

Craft malicious ICC color profile
Delivery

User opens profile in iccDEV application
Exploit

SIccCalcOp::Describe() processes malformed data
Execution

Heap buffer overflow triggered
Impact

Arbitrary code execution with user privileges

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-20 OWASP Top 10:2025 A05:2025 - Injection ASVS 5.0 V2 - Validation and Business Logic Input validation, allowlisting
Exploitation Conditions	iccDEV library versions prior to 2.3.1.2. User must open or process a malicious ICC color profile file using an application linked against vulnerable iccDEV library. Requires user interaction to open the crafted profile.
Impact	CVSS 8.8 (HIGH). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: None. User interaction: Required. Public exploit/POC available.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).

Patch available 0.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

Heap buffer overflow in iccDEV versions before 2.3.1.2 allows remote code execution when processing malicious ICC color profiles, affecting applications that use the iccDEV library to manage color data. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Update to version 2.3.1.2 or later to remediate.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)

v1 Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 CVSS 8.8

iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools that allow for the interaction, manipulation, and application of International Color Consortium (ICC) color management profiles. [CVSS 8.8 HIGH]

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available — apply it immediately. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

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Classified as CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation). Affects Iccdev. iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools that allow for the interaction, manipulation, and application of International Color Consortium (ICC) color management profiles. Versions prior to 2.3.1.2 have a heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability in SIccCalcOp::Describe() at IccProfLib/IccMpeCalc.cpp. This vulnerability affects users of the iccDEV library who process ICC color profiles. Version 2.3.1.2 contains a patch. No known workarounds are available.

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Severity by source

GitHub Advisory PRIMARY 8.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from GitHub Advisory · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

PoC Detected

Jan 14, 2026 - 18:45 vuln.today

Public exploit code

Patch released

Jan 14, 2026 - 18:45 nvd

Patch available

CVE Published

Jan 07, 2026 - 22:15 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools that allow for the interaction, manipulation, and application of International Color Consortium (ICC) color management profiles. Versions prior to 2.3.1.2 have a heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability in SIccCalcOp::Describe() at IccProfLib/IccMpeCalc.cpp. This vulnerability affects users of the iccDEV library who process ICC color profiles. Version 2.3.1.2 contains a patch. No known workarounds are available.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

CVE-2026-22047 presents significant security risk, a input validation vulnerability rated CVSS 8.8. Successful exploitation could significantly impact the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of affected systems. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation. A patch is available and should be applied as part of regular vulnerability management.

Business Impact: Severe

Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Implement network-level access controls to limit exposure; (2) Enable enhanced monitoring and alerting; (3) Apply principle of least privilege.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.1%

Top 65% exploitable

Exploit

POC

Public exploit code exists

Data Quality

4 sources

Confidence: Medium

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

GitHub

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity HIGH

CISA KEV No

Public POC Yes

EPSS 0.1%

Patch available Yes

Active threat No

Deciding rule

HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Out-of-Cycle

Exploitation· derived

Poc

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable· derived

Human Impact

Very High

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: 0

CVSS: +44

PoC: +20

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Code Injection CRITICAL

Code injection occurs when an application accepts user input and passes it directly into a language interpreter or evaluator without proper sanitization.