CVE-2026-22046: InternationalColorConsortium iccDEV · Improper Input Validation
Affects InternationalColorConsortium iccDEVSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High : upgrade to 2.3.1.2 soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 08:30 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 26% 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:H/I:H/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 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
The primary mitigation is to upgrade all deployments of iccDEV to version 2.3.1.2 or later, which contains the patch for this vulnerability. Organizations should audit their software stacks to identify any use of iccDEV, including indirect dependencies in image processing or printing applications. Implement strict input validation and sanitization for ICC profiles before processing, potentially isolating or sandboxing the parsing operations to limit impact of exploitation. Employ application whitelisting and runtime protections such as memory safety tools (e.g., ASLR, DEP) to reduce exploitation success. Monitor logs and network traffic for anomalies related to ICC profile processing. Educate users about the risks of opening untrusted image files or documents that may contain malicious ICC profiles. Coordinate with software vendors to ensure timely updates and verify that third-party tools using iccDEV are also patched. Consider network segmentation for systems handling high volumes of external media files to contain potential breaches.
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 heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability in `CIccProfileXml::ParseBasic()` at `IccXML/IccLibXML/IccProfileXml.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.