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CVE-2026-52490

Remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.51%
  1. Published24 Aug 2026

Description

An issue in libtiff 85f2ac8e0b01cb7db2bbecf4a3b891bdbef67938 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via the process_command_opts() function in tools/tiffcrop.c

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-52490 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-52490 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.51%.

How severe is CVE-2026-52490?

CVE-2026-52490 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2026-52490?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.