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CVE-2016-3714

The (1) EPHEMERAL, (2) HTTPS, (3) MVG, (4) MSL, (5) TEXT, (6) SHOW, (7) WIN, and (8) PLT coders in ImageMagick before 6.9.3-10 and 7.x before 7.0.1-1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in a crafted image, aka "ImageTragick."

Actively exploited: CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 9 Sept 2024.

Severity
High 8.4
Published
5 May 2016
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
97% in the next 30 daysHigher than 99% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 11 Nov 2026
Weakness
Improper input validation (CWE-20)
Attack
Needs local access · No login needed · No user action needed
Attacker can
Read data · Change data · Take it down
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
ImageMagickServers and applications · cpe:a:imagemagick:imagemagick
  • Every version up to 6.9.3-9
  • Version 7.0.0-0
  • Version 7.0.1-0

Known exploited

CISA name
ImageMagick Improper Input Validation Vulnerability
Required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Due for US agencies
30 Sept 2024
Used in ransomware
Not known

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-3714
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2016-3714