https://imagemagick.org/download · ImageMagick · Infinite Loop in the MIFF decoder can lead to CPU exhaustion
Affects https://imagemagick.org/downloadSource Exploit-DB RSS Feed
Public exploit available (Exploit-DB) : upgrade to 7.1.3 as a priority.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
Rated by Threat Radar · No CVSS score from NVD or the CNA
- EPSS
- 1.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 79% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 7.1.3
Exploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
Public on cve.org; its publication date is not in this record
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: evidence found.
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 https://imagemagick.org/download to 7.1.3.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| https://imagemagick.org https://imagemagick.org/download | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
If you cannot patch yet, avoid processing untrusted MIFF images or apply other operational controls to limit exposure.
Description
ImageMagick - Infinite Loop in the MIFF decoder can lead to CPU exhaustion
Indicators of compromise
Exploit source code
# Exploit Title: ImageMagick - Infinite Loop in the MIFF decoder can lead to CPU exhaustion
# Google Dork: N/A
# Date: 2026-05-13
# Exploit Author: Jose Rivas (bl4cksku11) & Zero Trust Offsec
# Vendor Homepage: https://imagemagick.org/
# Software Link: https://imagemagick.org/download/
# Version: ImageMagick 7.x, verified on 7.1.2-3 system
# CVE : CVE-2026-46522
# GHSA: https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advisories/GHSA-7gg8-qqx7-92g5
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Description
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