HIGH

CVE-2026-2048

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

0.7 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-10-19

CISA KEV

known exploited

Exploitation

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SSVC status

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Affected and fixed versions

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Packages

gimpAlmaLinux:9all versions · fixed in 2:3.0.4-1.el9_7.4and 1 other package
gimpAlmaLinux:8all versions · fixed in 2:2.8.22-26.module_el8.10.0+4137+2d0d25cf.5and 3 other packages
pygobject2AlmaLinux:8all versions · fixed in 2.28.7-5.module_el8.10.0+3952+571e801cand 1 other package
pygobject2-docAlmaLinux:8all versions · fixed in 2.28.7-5.module_el8.10.0+4137+2d0d25cfand 1 other package
pygtk2AlmaLinux:8all versions · fixed in 2.24.0-25.module_el8.9.0+3725+d1441900and 3 other packages
python2-cairoAlmaLinux:8all versions · fixed in 1.16.3-7.module_el8.10.0+3952+571e801c
python2-cairo-develAlmaLinux:8all versions · fixed in 1.16.3-7.module_el8.10.0+4137+2d0d25cf

Vendor advisories

CVE-2026-2048 Red Hat Product Security557 products fixed · 11 known affected
gimp: GIMP: Remote Code Execution via XWD file parsing vulnerability
gimp as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 · gimp-devel as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 · gimp-devel-tools as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
RHSA-2026:5434 Red Hat Product Security153 products fixed
Red Hat Security Advisory: gimp:2.8 security update
RHSA-2026:5437 Red Hat Product Security79 products fixed
Red Hat Security Advisory: gimp:2.8 security update
RHSA-2026:5436 Red Hat Product Security56 products fixed
Red Hat Security Advisory: gimp:2.8 security update
RHSA-2026:5435 Red Hat Product Security28 products fixed
Red Hat Security Advisory: gimp:2.8 security update
RHSA-2026:5391 Red Hat Product Security30 products fixed
Red Hat Security Advisory: gimp security update

5 more advisories

Full record on NVD

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.

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published: 2026-02-20
Last Modified: 2026-02-24

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-2048?

Is CVE-2026-2048 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-2048 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 0.7% on 2026-10-19, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-2048?

CVE-2026-2048 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity), with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

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