CVE-2026-21487: InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV · Improper Input Validation
Affects InternationalColorConsortium iccDEVSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.1 Medium : upgrade to 2.3.1.2 when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 09:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 8% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2.3.1.2
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 6 Jan 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade iccDEV and internationalcolorconsortium/iccDEV to 2.3.1.2.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| InternationalColorConsortiumiccDEV | Affected
| Fixed in
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GitHubinternationalcolorconsortium/iccDEVpkg:github/internationalcolorconsortium/iccDEVOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-21487, European organizations should: 1) Immediately upgrade all instances of iccDEV to version 2.3.1.2 or later to apply the fix for improper input validation. 2) Conduct an inventory of software and internal tools that utilize iccDEV libraries to identify affected systems. 3) Implement strict controls on local user access to systems processing ICC profiles to reduce the risk of malicious input. 4) Enforce user training and awareness to prevent opening untrusted or suspicious ICC profiles, especially from external sources. 5) Integrate input validation and sanitization checks in custom workflows that handle ICC profiles to detect malformed data early. 6) Monitor application logs and system stability for signs of crashes or abnormal behavior related to ICC profile processing. 7) Consider sandboxing or isolating applications that process ICC profiles to contain potential denial of service impacts. 8) Collaborate with software vendors to ensure timely patch deployment and verify that third-party tools are updated accordingly.
Description
iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools for working with ICC color management profiles. Versions 2.3.1.1 and below have an Out-of-bounds Read, Use of Out-of-range Pointer Offset and have Improper Input Validation in its CIccProfile::LoadTag function. This issue is fixed in version 2.3.1.2.
References
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-xq7x-9524-f7cp (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/340 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/commit/1516e2cafc253bb06fd3700d589a4ed0f09f7bd6 (opens in a new tab)