CVE-2026-2044

HIGH

GIMP - RCE via PGM File Parsing

Title source: llm

Description

GIMP PGM File Parsing Uninitialized Memory 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 PGM files. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-28158.

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0006
EPSS Percentile 19.5%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Classification

CWE
CWE-908
Status published

Affected Products (1)

gimp/gimp

Timeline

Published Feb 20, 2026
Tracked Since Feb 21, 2026