ImageMagick Improper Input Validation Vulnerability
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The (1) EPHEMERAL, (2) HTTPS, (3) MVG, (4) MSL, (5) TEXT, (6) SHOW, (7) WIN, and (8) PLT coders in ImageMagick before 6.9.3-10 and 7.x before 7.0.1-1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in a crafted image, aka "ImageTragick."
8.4
97.5%
Vector breakdown
- Attack vector
- Local
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Published
- May 5, 2016
- Modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- Added to KEV
- Sep 9, 2024
- Federal patch due
- Sep 30, 2024
CISA required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Weakness classification
Affected packages
Proof-of-concept & exploitation references
8 foundWeaponization
Public repositories whose name or description references CVE-2016-3714, found via a live GitHub search at request time. These are community-sourced signals, not a verified working exploit - cross-check each one before relying on it, and treat higher star counts and recent activity as (weak) corroboration, not proof.
- ImageTragick/PoCs★ 494
Proof of Concepts for CVE-2016–3714
updated Oct 2, 2026
- Hood3dRob1n/CVE-2016-3714★ 70
ImaegMagick Code Execution (CVE-2016-3714)
updated Aug 10, 2026
- jpeanut/ImageTragick-CVE-2016-3714-RShell★ 18
updated Mar 10, 2025
- mike-williams/imagetragick-poc★ 6
Create a docker container with vulnerable imagemagick and node app to demonstrate what CVE 2016-3714 is
updated Jan 2, 2026
- chusiang/CVE-2016-3714.ansible.role★ 1
Fix ImageMagick Command Injection (CVE-2016-3714) with Ansible.
updated Jun 9, 2017
- JoshMorrison99/CVE-2016-3714★ 1
updated Feb 6, 2023
- PandH4cker/pandagik★ 1
Image Magick Exploit for CVE-2016–3714
updated Jun 1, 2022
- tommiionfire/CVE-2016-3714★ 0
updated May 4, 2016
References
- git.imagemagick.org
- lists.opensuse.org
- lists.opensuse.org
- lists.opensuse.org
- lists.opensuse.org
- lists.opensuse.org
- lists.opensuse.org
- packetstormsecurity.com
- rhn.redhat.com
- debian.org
- debian.org
- openwall.com
- openwall.com
- oracle.com
- oracle.com
- rapid7.com
- securityfocus.com
- securityfocus.com
- securitytracker.com
- slackware.com
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2016-3714?
The (1) EPHEMERAL, (2) HTTPS, (3) MVG, (4) MSL, (5) TEXT, (6) SHOW, (7) WIN, and (8) PLT coders in ImageMagick before 6.9.3-10 and 7.x before 7.0.1-1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in a crafted image, aka "ImageTragick."
How severe is CVE-2016-3714?
CVE-2016-3714 has a CVSS base score of 8.4 out of 10 (CVSS 3.1).
Is CVE-2016-3714 actively exploited in the wild?
Yes. CVE-2016-3714 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added Sep 9, 2024, meaning CISA has confirmed evidence of active exploitation.
What is the EPSS score for CVE-2016-3714?
97.5% - meaning FIRST.org's EPSS model estimates a 97.5% probability this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within 30 days (100% percentile among all scored CVEs).
Is there exploit tooling available for CVE-2016-3714?
We found 8 public GitHub repositories referencing CVE-2016-3714, though none matched a known Nuclei template or Metasploit module at last check. Review each one before relying on it - see the proof-of-concept section above.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-3714?
CVE-2016-3714 is classified under CWE-20 (CWE-20 Improper Input Validation).
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