CVE-2026-42311

7.8 HIGH
Published: May 09, 2026 Modified: May 14, 2026
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Description

Pillow is a Python imaging library. From version 10.3.0 to before version 12.2.0, processing a malicious PSD file could lead to memory corruption, potentially resulting in a crash or arbitrary code execution. This issue has been patched in version 12.2.0.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/commit/58f9a1d166dcb0c274807d4423522d205b0c35ea
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Patch
https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/pull/9520
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Issue Tracking Patch
https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/releases/tag/12.2.0
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Product Release Notes
https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/security/advisories/GHSA-pwv6-vv43-88gr
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Patch Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
6th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-190 CWE-787

Affected Vendors

python

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