CVE-2026-32636 | ImageMagick up to 6.9.13-41/7.1.2-16 Image Parser NewXMLTree out-of-bounds write (GHSA-gc62-2v5p-qpmp)
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A vulnerability has been found in ImageMagick up to 6.9.13-41/7.1.2-16 and classified as critical . Affected by this issue is the function NewXMLTree of the component Image Parser . Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-32636 . The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.
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VDB-351628 · CVE-2026-32636 · GHSA-GC62-2V5P-QPMP
IMAGEMAGICK UP TO 6.9.13-41/7.1.2-16 IMAGE PARSER NEWXMLTREE OUT-OF-BOUNDS WRITE
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CVSS Meta Temp Score Current Exploit Price (≈) CTI Interest Score
5.7 $0-$5k 1.38+
Summaryinfo
A vulnerability was found in ImageMagick up to 6.9.13-41/7.1.2-16 and classified as critical. This affects the function NewXMLTree of the component Image Parser. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-32636. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.
Detailsinfo
A vulnerability was found in ImageMagick up to 6.9.13-41/7.1.2-16. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function NewXMLTree of the component Image Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to 7.1.2-17 and 6.9.13-42, the NewXMLTree method contains a bug that could result in a crash due to an out of write bounds of a single zero byte. Versions 7.1.2-17 and 6.9.13-42 fix the issue.
The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-32636 since 03/12/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.
Upgrading to version 6.9.13-42 or 7.1.2-17 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com.
Productinfo
Type
Image Processing Software
Name
ImageMagick
Version
6.9.13-41
7.1.2-16
License
open-source
Website
Product: https://www.imagemagick.org/
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7
VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo
Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Countermeasuresinfo
Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: ImageMagick 6.9.13-42/7.1.2-17
Timelineinfo
03/12/2026 CVE reserved
03/18/2026 +6 days Advisory disclosed
03/18/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/19/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update
Sourcesinfo
Product: imagemagick.org
Advisory: GHSA-gc62-2v5p-qpmp
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-32636 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-32636
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-351628
Entryinfo
Created: 03/19/2026 00:02
Changes: 03/19/2026 00:02 (67)
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Cache ID: 99:1B0:101
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