CVE-2026-4154

GIMP XPM File Parsing Integer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Apr 11, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
GIMP XPM File Parsing Integer Overflow 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 XPM files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an integer overflow before allocating a buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-28901.

Remediation

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Advisories

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History
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CPEs cpe:2.3:a:gimp:gimp:3.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Gimp
Gimp gimp
Vendors & Products Gimp
Gimp gimp
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References
Metrics threat_severity

None

cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

threat_severity

Important

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Description GIMP XPM File Parsing Integer Overflow 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 XPM files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an integer overflow before allocating a buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-28901.
Title GIMP XPM File Parsing Integer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-190
References
Metrics cvssV3_0

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
zdi
Published
Updated
Jul 15, 2026, 12:59 AM
Reserved
Mar 13, 2026, 8:33 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 11, 2026, 1:16 AM
Modified
Jul 15, 2026, 2:22 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Apr 11, 2026, 12:16 AM