CVE-2026-104063: Scribus · Out-of-bounds Read
Affects ScribusSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.9 Medium : upgrade to 1.6.7 when convenient.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 16:33 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CNA (VulnCheck) | CVSS 4.0 | 6.9 |
|---|---|---|
| CNA (VulnCheck) | CVSS 3.1 | 6.1 |
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 1.6.7
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 30 Oct 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 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade Scribus to 1.6.7.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ScribusScribus | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Upgrade Scribus to version 1.6.7 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other mitigation or workaround is indicated by the vendor advisory. Users should avoid opening or importing untrusted PICT files until patched.
Description
CVE-2026-104063 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Scribus versions before 1.6.7. It affects the Mac PICT image loader and import plugin when decoding planar pixel data. A crafted PICT file with manipulated dimensions can cause heap over-reads, potentially leading to application crashes or disclosure of heap memory.
References
- github.com/scribusproject/scribus/commit/d667b3b1d38e1808721315dc976d67b72070f6b4 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/scribusproject/scribus (opens in a new tab)
- wiki.scribus.net/canvas/1.6.7_Release (opens in a new tab)
- vulncheck.com/advisories/scribus-before-1.6.7-out-of-bounds-read-via-pict-planar-image-data (opens in a new tab)