SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
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CVE-2026-18302

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 0.39% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-20 · Last synced 2026-09-18

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GIMP is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow in its TIF file parsing, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code if a user interacts with a malicious file or webpage. The flaw arises from inadequate validation of user-supplied data length before it is copied to a heap buffer. Organizations using GIMP should prioritize addressing this vulnerability to mitigate the risk of remote code execution.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

Detected Signals
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CVE
CVE-2026-18302
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.39%

Original NVD Description

GIMP TIF File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of GIMP. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of TIF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-29398.

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