CVE-2026-58381: GIMP's PSP file format parser
Affects gimpSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.1 Medium.
Data as of 8 Nov 2026, 23:24 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CNA (redhat) | CVSS 3.1 | 6.1 |
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- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 21% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 2 Jul 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 8 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSgimppkg:deb/ubuntu/gimp?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10gimppkg:deb/ubuntu/gimp?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu Pro 24.04 LTSgimppkg:deb/ubuntu/gimp?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu Pro 22.04 LTSgimppkg:deb/ubuntu/gimp?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu Pro 20.04 LTSgimppkg:deb/ubuntu/gimp?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/focalOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTSgimppkg:deb/ubuntu/gimp?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/bionicOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
The vulnerability requires opening a specially crafted PSP file to be exploited. Users should avoid opening untrusted PSP files with GIMP until a patch is released. Monitor vendor advisories for updates on remediation.
Description
A double-free vulnerability exists in GIMP's PSP file format parser within the read_layer_block() function. This flaw can cause memory corruption when processing specially crafted PSP files, potentially leading to denial of service or arbitrary code execution. Exploitation requires a local attacker to convince a user to open a malicious PSP file using GIMP. The vulnerability affects multiple specific GIMP versions as listed. The CVSS v3.1 score is 7.3, indicating a medium severity. No official patch or mitigation is currently provided; the issue requires opening a crafted file to trigger.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-58381 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-58381 (opens in a new tab)
- gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/-/work_items/16207 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-58381 (opens in a new tab)
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2496166 (opens in a new tab)
- gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/-/commit/b22e147b (opens in a new tab)
- gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/-/issues/16207 (opens in a new tab)