CVE-2026-21681: InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV · Improper Input Validation
Affects InternationalColorConsortium iccDEVSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.1 High : upgrade to 2.3.1.2 soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 07:57 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 11% 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:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 7 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 2026-10-26.
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
The definitive mitigation for CVE-2026-21681 is to upgrade all instances of the iccDEV library to version 2.3.1.2 or later, which contains the patch addressing the improper input validation flaw. Organizations should conduct an inventory of software and systems that utilize iccDEV for ICC profile processing, including print servers, image processing applications, and digital publishing tools. Where immediate upgrading is not feasible, implement strict input validation and filtering at the application level to block or quarantine suspicious ICC profiles before processing. Employ network-level protections such as email and web content filtering to detect and block files containing malicious ICC profiles. Educate users about the risks of opening untrusted documents or images that may contain embedded ICC profiles. Monitor application logs and system behavior for crashes or anomalies related to ICC profile processing. Engage with software vendors and service providers to confirm their use of patched iccDEV versions. Finally, integrate this vulnerability into vulnerability management and patching cycles to ensure timely updates.
Description
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 Undefined Behavior runtime error. 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.