CVE-2016-3715
MediumExploitedPublic exploitThe EPHEMERAL coder in ImageMagick before 6.9.3-10 and 7.x before 7.0.1-1 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a crafted image.
Published May 5, 2016 · Updated Aug 7, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2016-3715, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-3715
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2016-3715 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.5 v3.1) affecting ImageMagick, Linux Enterprise Debuginfo (Suse), Manager (Suse) and 22 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Nov 3, 2021. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including perl-GraphicsMagick 1.3.16-1.1+deb7u1, perl-GraphicsMagick 1.3.18-1ubuntu3.1, perl-GraphicsMagick 1.3.20-3+deb8u2.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
5.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
75%
Higher than 99.5% 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 EPHEMERAL coder in ImageMagick before 6.9.3-10 and 7.x before 7.0.1-1 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a crafted image.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Nov 3, 2021 | May 3, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Nov 3, 2021 | May 3, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Nov 3, 2021 | May 3, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Nov 3, 2021 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
284 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ImageMagickImagemagick | 7.0.0-0, 7.0.1-0 | 6.9.3-10 |
| Linux Enterprise DebuginfoSuse | 11-sp2, 11-sp3, 11-sp4 | n/a |
| ManagerSuse | 2.1 | n/a |
| Manager ProxySuse | 2.1 | n/a |
| Openstack CloudSuse | 5 | n/a |
Patched Releases
perl-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
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, 6.7.2.7-4.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, 6.9.3-10
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, 6.7.2.7-4.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
libMagick++-6_Q16-5-32bit
6.8.9.8-18.1
libMagick++-6_Q16-5-debuginfo
6.8.9.8-18.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 5, 2016
Added to CISA KEV
Nov 3, 2021
Added to Industry KEV feed
Nov 3, 2021
Added to CIRCL KEV
Nov 3, 2021
Added to ENISA EUVD
Nov 3, 2021
Last updated
Aug 7, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
- CWE-552 Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties
References
- advisorySUSE-SU-2016:1260
- advisoryopenSUSE-SU-2016:1261
- advisoryopenSUSE-SU-2016:1266
- advisorySUSE-SU-2016:1275
- advisoryopenSUSE-SU-2016:1326
FAQ
Common Questions.
The EPHEMERAL coder in ImageMagick before 6.9.3-10 and 7.x before 7.0.1-1 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a crafted image.
Affected: ImageMagick versions 7.0.0-0, 7.0.1-0; Linux Enterprise Debuginfo (Suse) versions 11-sp2, 11-sp3, 11-sp4; Manager (Suse) versions 2.1, 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 Nov 3, 2021.
Yes. It was added on Nov 3, 2021 with a federal remediation due date of May 3, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including perl-GraphicsMagick 1.3.16-1.1+deb7u1, perl-GraphicsMagick 1.3.18-1ubuntu3.1, perl-GraphicsMagick 1.3.20-3+deb8u2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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