CVE-2022-24720
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
2.7 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
Description
image_processing is an image processing wrapper for libvips and ImageMagick/GraphicsMagick. Prior to version 1.12.2, using the `#apply` method from image_processing to apply a series of operations that are coming from unsanitized user input allows the attacker to execute shell commands. This method is called internally by Active Storage variants, so Active Storage is vulnerable as well. The vulnerability has been fixed in version 1.12.2 of image_processing. As a workaround, users who process based on user input should always sanitize the user input by allowing only a constrained set of operations.
Technical details
- Published
- 2022-03-01
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2022-24720?
image_processing is an image processing wrapper for libvips and ImageMagick/GraphicsMagick. Prior to version 1.12.2, using the `#apply` method from image_processing to apply a series of operations that are coming from unsanitized user input allows the attacker to execute shell commands. This method is called internally by Active Storage variants, so Active Storage is vulnerable as well. The vulnerability has been fixed in version 1.12.2 of image_processing. As a workaround, users who process based on user input should always sanitize the user input by allowing only a constrained set of operations.
Is CVE-2022-24720 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2022-24720 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.7% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-24720?
CVE-2022-24720 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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