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HIGH

CVE-2026-2045

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

4.7 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

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 all

Technical details

Published
2026-02-20
Last Modified
2026-02-24

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-2045?

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 all

Is CVE-2026-2045 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-2045 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 4.7% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-2045?

CVE-2026-2045 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

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