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CVE-2016-3715

CISA KEV

Published November 3, 2021 · Updated April 3, 2026

high
Official Description+

ImageMagick contains an unspecified vulnerability that could allow users to delete files by using ImageMagick's 'ephemeral' pseudo protocol, which deletes files after reading.

Affected Products

VendorProduct
ImageMagickImageMagick

Patch Status

Patch by 2022-05-03

Recommended Actions

  1. Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
  2. Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
  3. This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
  4. Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
  5. Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2016-3715.