CVE-2026-61860: ImageMagick before 7.1.2-26 Use-After-Free via freetype
Published Jul 15, 2026
·Updated
ImageMagick before 7.1.2-26 and 6.9.13-51 contains a use-after-free vulnerability that occurs when freetype initialization fails: the method does not exit and continues to use memory that was already freed. This can be triggered during image processing and may lead to a denial of service.
Affected Software
2 affected components
ImageMagick ImageMagick<7.1.2-26
ImageMagick ImageMagick>=6.9.13-51<=6.9.13-51
Event History
Jul 15, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:25 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-61860?
CVE-2026-61860 has a medium severity rating of 6.3.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-61860?
To fix CVE-2026-61860, update ImageMagick to version 7.1.2-26 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-61860?
CVE-2026-61860 is a use-after-free vulnerability.
4
What can be exploited in CVE-2026-61860?
CVE-2026-61860 can be exploited during image processing, potentially leading to a denial of service.
5
Which versions of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2026-61860?
ImageMagick versions before 7.1.2-26 and 6.9.13-51 are affected by CVE-2026-61860.