CVE-2026-45358: ImageMagick Out-of-Bounds Read Of A Single Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-cr6r-hmj8-pr7r
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-125 CWE-193
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-45358 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) out-of-bounds read of a single vulnerability (CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read) affecting ImageMagick libraries in the NuGet ecosystem. The issue involves out-of-bounds read of a single byte in meta encoder. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 14.13.1.

CVE-2026-45358 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-45358
GHSA Identifier GHSA-cr6r-hmj8-pr7r
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read
Affected Product ImageMagick
Package Ecosystem NuGet
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2026-45358

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected ImageMagick dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Magick.NET-Q8-OpenMP-x64 fixed: 14.13.1 
Upgrade Magick.NET-Q8-OpenMP-x64 to 14.13.1
Magick.NET-Q16-AnyCPU fixed: 14.13.1 
Upgrade Magick.NET-Q16-AnyCPU to 14.13.1
Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-AnyCPU fixed: 14.13.1 
Upgrade Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-AnyCPU to 14.13.1
Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-OpenMP-arm64 fixed: 14.13.1 
Upgrade Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-OpenMP-arm64 to 14.13.1
Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-OpenMP-x64 fixed: 14.13.1 
Upgrade Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-OpenMP-x64 to 14.13.1
Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-arm64 fixed: 14.13.1 
Upgrade Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-arm64 to 14.13.1
Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-x64 fixed: 14.13.1 
Upgrade Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-x64 to 14.13.1
Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-x86 fixed: 14.13.1 
Upgrade Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-x86 to 14.13.1
Magick.NET-Q16-OpenMP-arm64 fixed: 14.13.1 
Upgrade Magick.NET-Q16-OpenMP-arm64 to 14.13.1
Magick.NET-Q16-OpenMP-x64 fixed: 14.13.1 
Upgrade Magick.NET-Q16-OpenMP-x64 to 14.13.1
Magick.NET-Q16-arm64 fixed: 14.13.1 
Upgrade Magick.NET-Q16-arm64 to 14.13.1
Magick.NET-Q16-x64 fixed: 14.13.1 
Upgrade Magick.NET-Q16-x64 to 14.13.1
Magick.NET-Q16-x86 fixed: 14.13.1 
Upgrade Magick.NET-Q16-x86 to 14.13.1
Magick.NET-Q8-AnyCPU fixed: 14.13.1 
Upgrade Magick.NET-Q8-AnyCPU to 14.13.1
Magick.NET-Q8-OpenMP-arm64 fixed: 14.13.1 
Upgrade Magick.NET-Q8-OpenMP-arm64 to 14.13.1
Magick.NET-Q8-arm64 fixed: 14.13.1 
Upgrade Magick.NET-Q8-arm64 to 14.13.1
Magick.NET-Q8-x64 fixed: 14.13.1 
Upgrade Magick.NET-Q8-x64 to 14.13.1
Magick.NET-Q8-x86 fixed: 14.13.1 
Upgrade Magick.NET-Q8-x86 to 14.13.1
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for Magick.NET-Q8-OpenMP-x64

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2026-45358, inspect your project dependencies for ImageMagick:

inspect dependencies for Magick.NET-Q8-OpenMP-x64

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of ImageMagick in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 14.13.1), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read, where the product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. In ImageMagick, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

An of by one in the meta encoder could result in an out of bounds read of a single byte in the meta encoder.

CVE-2026-45358 Affected ImageMagick Versions

18 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
14.13.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
Magick.NET-Q8-OpenMP-x64
nuget/Magick.NET-Q8-OpenMP-x64
NuGet
< 14.13.1
14.13.1
Magick.NET-Q16-AnyCPU
nuget/Magick.NET-Q16-AnyCPU
NuGet
< 14.13.1
14.13.1
Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-AnyCPU
nuget/Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-AnyCPU
NuGet
< 14.13.1
14.13.1
Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-OpenMP-arm64
nuget/Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-OpenMP-arm64
NuGet
< 14.13.1
14.13.1
Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-OpenMP-x64
nuget/Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-OpenMP-x64
NuGet
< 14.13.1
14.13.1
Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-arm64
nuget/Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-arm64
NuGet
< 14.13.1
14.13.1
Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-x64
nuget/Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-x64
NuGet
< 14.13.1
14.13.1
Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-x86
nuget/Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-x86
NuGet
< 14.13.1
14.13.1
Magick.NET-Q16-OpenMP-arm64
nuget/Magick.NET-Q16-OpenMP-arm64
NuGet
< 14.13.1
14.13.1
Magick.NET-Q16-OpenMP-x64
nuget/Magick.NET-Q16-OpenMP-x64
NuGet
< 14.13.1
14.13.1
Magick.NET-Q16-arm64
nuget/Magick.NET-Q16-arm64
NuGet
< 14.13.1
14.13.1
Magick.NET-Q16-x64
nuget/Magick.NET-Q16-x64
NuGet
< 14.13.1
14.13.1
Magick.NET-Q16-x86
nuget/Magick.NET-Q16-x86
NuGet
< 14.13.1
14.13.1
Magick.NET-Q8-AnyCPU
nuget/Magick.NET-Q8-AnyCPU
NuGet
< 14.13.1
14.13.1
Magick.NET-Q8-OpenMP-arm64
nuget/Magick.NET-Q8-OpenMP-arm64
NuGet
< 14.13.1
14.13.1
Magick.NET-Q8-arm64
nuget/Magick.NET-Q8-arm64
NuGet
< 14.13.1
14.13.1
Magick.NET-Q8-x64
nuget/Magick.NET-Q8-x64
NuGet
< 14.13.1
14.13.1
Magick.NET-Q8-x86
nuget/Magick.NET-Q8-x86
NuGet
< 14.13.1
14.13.1

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advisories/GHSA-cr6r-hmj8-pr7r
NVD — CVE-2026-45358 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-45358
ImageMagick Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-45358?
CVE-2026-45358 is a security vulnerability in ImageMagick involving Out-of-Bounds Read of a single byte in meta encoder under CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read.
Which ImageMagick versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 14.13.1 across affected packages: Magick.NET-Q8-OpenMP-x64, Magick.NET-Q16-AnyCPU, Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-AnyCPU, Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-OpenMP-arm64, Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-OpenMP-x64, Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-arm64, Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-x64, Magick.NET-Q16-HDRI-x86, Magick.NET-Q16-OpenMP-arm64, Magick.NET-Q16-OpenMP-x64, Magick.NET-Q16-arm64, Magick.NET-Q16-x64, Magick.NET-Q16-x86, Magick.NET-Q8-AnyCPU, Magick.NET-Q8-OpenMP-arm64, Magick.NET-Q8-arm64, Magick.NET-Q8-x64, Magick.NET-Q8-x86.
What version fixes CVE-2026-45358?
Upgrading to 14.13.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is Magick.NET-Q8-OpenMP-x64 affected?
Yes, Magick.NET-Q8-OpenMP-x64 is affected in releases prior to 14.13.1. Upgrade your dependency to 14.13.1 or later.
Is Magick.NET-Q16-AnyCPU affected?
Yes, Magick.NET-Q16-AnyCPU is affected in releases prior to 14.13.1. Upgrade your dependency to 14.13.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-45358?
CVE-2026-45358 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-45358?
CVE-2026-45358 is classified under CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read (The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.).
How can I check NuGet dependencies for CVE-2026-45358?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for Magick.NET-Q8-OpenMP-x64'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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