CVE-2016-5688: The WPG parser in ImageMagick before 6.9.4-4 and 7.x before 7.0.1-5, when a memory limit is set, allows rem...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-5688 affects ImageMagick’s WPG image parser. A specially crafted WPG file could cause memory corruption when ImageMagick processes it under a configured memory limit. This matters most for services that accept or transform user-supplied images, because image processing may happen automatically without a human opening the file. Exposure is most likely where ImageMagick processes untrusted WPG files, including upload pipelines, document conversion, thumbnail generation, or server-side media handling. Systems not using WPG parsing or not running affected ImageMagick versions are less likely exposed. Schedule remediation in the normal vulnerability cycle, faster for public upload or conversion services. The issue is old and not listed as actively exploited, but memory corruption in automated image processing can create meaningful business risk. Mitigation focus: Upgrade ImageMagick to 6.9.4-4, 7.0.1-5, or a later vendor-supported build.; Prioritize systems processing user-supplied images or documents.; Check OS and application vendor advisories for backported fixes..

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Jun 13, 2026, 13:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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