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7.8
GIMP Can Execute Malicious Code if You Open a Bad File
CVE-2026-2048
Summary
A security issue in GIMP can allow attackers to run malicious code on your computer if you open a specially crafted XWD file. This requires you to interact with the file, such as visiting a malicious website or opening a malicious attachment. To protect yourself, ensure you only open files from trusted sources and keep your GIMP software up to date.
Original title
GIMP XWD File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of GIMP. User interacti...
Original description
GIMP XWD File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write 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 XWD files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-28591.
The specific flaw exists within the parsing of XWD files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-28591.
osv CVSS3.1
7.8
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-121/ Vendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/-/merge_requests/2586/diffs?commit_id=577126... Third Party Advisory
Published: 20 Feb 2026 · Updated: 13 Mar 2026 · First seen: 13 Mar 2026