CVE-2016-3714
HighExploitedPublic exploitThe (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."
Published May 5, 2016 · Updated Aug 7, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2016-3714, DLA-486-1, DSA-3580-1, ImageTragick, SUSE-SU-2016:1260-1, SUSE-SU-2016:1275-1, SUSE-SU-2016:1276-1, SUSE-SU-2016:1301-1, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-3714, USN-2990-1
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2016-3714 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.4 v3.1) affecting ImageMagick, Ubuntu Linux (Canonical), Debian Linux and 22 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since May 4, 2016. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including GraphicsMagick 1.3.16-1.1+deb7u1, GraphicsMagick 1.3.18-1ubuntu3.1, GraphicsMagick 1.3.20-3+deb8u2.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
8.4
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
97%
Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
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."
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Sep 9, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | May 4, 2016 | Sep 30, 2024 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Sep 9, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Sep 9, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
214 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ImageMagickImagemagick | 7.0.0-0, 7.0.1-0 | 6.9.3-9 |
| Ubuntu LinuxCanonical | 12.04, 14.04, 15.10, 16.04 | n/a |
| Debian LinuxDebian | 8.0, 9.0 | n/a |
| LeapOpensuse | 42.1 | n/a |
| OpensuseOpensuse | 13.2 | n/a |
Patched Releases
GraphicsMagick
1.3.16-1.1+deb7u1, 1.3.18-1ubuntu3.1, 1.3.20-3+deb8u2, 1.3.23-1ubuntu0.1, 1.3.24-1, 1.2.5-4.35.1, 1.3.21-5.1, 1.3.25-1.1
GraphicsMagick-devel
1.3.21-5.1, 1.3.25-1.1
ikiwiki
3.20200202.3-2.7
ikiwiki-w3m
3.20200202.3-2.7
ImageMagick
8:6.7.7.10-5+deb7u5, 8:6.7.7.10-6ubuntu3.1, 8:6.8.9.9-5+deb8u2, 8:6.8.9.9-7ubuntu5.1, 8:6.9.6.2+dfsg-2, 0:6.7.2.7-4.el6_7, 0:6.7.8.9-13.el7_2, 6.4.3.6-7.34.1, 6.4.3.6-7.37.1, 6.7.2.7-4.el6_7, 6.7.8.9-13.19.amzn1, 6.7.8.9-13.el7_2, 6.8.8.1-19.1, 6.8.8.1-9.1, 6.8.9.8-18.1, 6.9.6.6-1.1, 6.9.3-9
ImageMagick-c++
6.7.2.7-4.el6_7, 6.7.8.9-13.19.amzn1, 6.7.8.9-13.el7_2
ImageMagick-c++-devel
6.7.2.7-4.el6_7, 6.7.8.9-13.19.amzn1, 6.7.8.9-13.el7_2
ImageMagick-debuginfo
6.8.9.8-18.1
ImageMagick-debugsource
6.8.9.8-18.1
ImageMagick-devel
6.4.3.6-7.34.1, 6.4.3.6-7.37.1, 6.7.2.7-4.el6_7, 6.7.8.9-13.19.amzn1, 6.7.8.9-13.el7_2, 6.8.8.1-19.1, 6.8.8.1-9.1, 6.8.9.8-18.1, 6.9.6.6-1.1
ImageMagick-devel-32bit
6.8.8.1-9.1, 6.8.9.8-18.1, 6.9.6.6-1.1
ImageMagick-doc
6.7.2.7-4.el6_7, 6.7.8.9-13.19.amzn1, 6.7.8.9-13.el7_2, 6.8.8.1-9.1, 6.8.9.8-18.1, 6.9.6.6-1.1
ImageMagick-extra
6.8.8.1-9.1, 6.8.9.8-18.1, 6.9.6.6-1.1
ImageMagick-extra-debuginfo
6.8.9.8-18.1
ImageMagick-perl
6.7.2.7-4.el6_7, 6.7.8.9-13.19.amzn1, 6.7.8.9-13.el7_2
libGraphicsMagick-Q16-3
1.3.21-5.1, 1.3.25-1.1
libGraphicsMagick++-devel
1.3.21-5.1, 1.3.25-1.1
libGraphicsMagick++-Q16-11
1.3.21-5.1
libGraphicsMagick++-Q16-12
1.3.25-1.1
libGraphicsMagick2
1.2.5-4.35.1
libGraphicsMagick3-config
1.3.21-5.1, 1.3.25-1.1
libGraphicsMagickWand-Q16-2
1.3.21-5.1, 1.3.25-1.1
libMagick++-6_Q16-3
6.8.8.1-19.1, 6.8.8.1-9.1
libMagick++-6_Q16-3-32bit
6.8.8.1-9.1
libMagick++-6_Q16-5
6.8.9.8-18.1
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 4, 2016
Publicly disclosed
May 5, 2016
Added to CISA KEV
Sep 9, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Sep 9, 2024
Added to ENISA EUVD
Sep 9, 2024
Last updated
Aug 7, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
- advisorySUSE-SU-2016:1260
- advisoryopenSUSE-SU-2016:1261
- advisoryopenSUSE-SU-2016:1266
- advisorySUSE-SU-2016:1275
- advisorySUSE-SU-2016:1301
FAQ
Common Questions.
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."
Affected: ImageMagick versions 7.0.0-0, 7.0.1-0; Ubuntu Linux (Canonical) versions 12.04, 14.04, 15.10, 16.04; Debian Linux versions 8.0, 9.0, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since May 4, 2016.
Yes. It was added on Sep 9, 2024 with a federal remediation due date of Sep 30, 2024.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including GraphicsMagick 1.3.16-1.1+deb7u1, GraphicsMagick 1.3.18-1ubuntu3.1, GraphicsMagick 1.3.20-3+deb8u2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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