{"description":"Trending threats, MITRE ATT\u0026CK coverage, and detection metadata — refreshed continuously.","feed_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/products/gimp/","home_page_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/","items":[{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cves":[{"cvss":7.8,"id":"CVE-2026-4150"},{"cvss":7.8,"id":"CVE-2026-4151"},{"cvss":7.8,"id":"CVE-2026-4152"},{"cvss":7.8,"id":"CVE-2026-4153"},{"cvss":7.8,"id":"CVE-2026-4154"}],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_products":["GIMP"],"_cs_severities":["critical"],"_cs_tags":["vulnerability","rce","gimp"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":["GIMP"],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eMultiple vulnerabilities in GIMP allow a remote, anonymous attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system. The specific vulnerabilities are not detailed in the advisory, but the potential impact is significant, as successful exploitation could allow an attacker to gain complete control over the affected system. This threat is relevant to organizations and individuals using GIMP in their environments. Defenders should focus on detecting anomalous process execution originating from GIMP or unexpected network connections initiated by the application.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn attacker crafts a malicious image or file designed to exploit a vulnerability in GIMP.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker delivers the malicious file to a target user, potentially through social engineering or a compromised website.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe target user opens the malicious file with GIMP.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIMP parses the malicious file, triggering the unspecified vulnerability.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe vulnerability allows the attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the GIMP process.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker leverages the initial code execution to escalate privileges or establish persistence on the system.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker may then install malware, exfiltrate sensitive data, or perform other malicious activities.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker achieves their objective, such as data theft, system compromise, or disruption of services.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of these vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution, potentially granting an attacker complete control over the affected system. This could result in data theft, malware installation, system compromise, or disruption of services. The advisory does not specify the number of potential victims, but given the popularity of GIMP, the impact could be widespread.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor process execution for unexpected child processes spawned by GIMP to detect potential exploitation attempts. Deploy the Sigma rule \u003ccode\u003eGIMP Suspicious Child Processes\u003c/code\u003e to your SIEM.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor network connections originating from GIMP for connections to unusual or malicious domains. Deploy the Sigma rule \u003ccode\u003eGIMP Suspicious Network Connections\u003c/code\u003e to your SIEM.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-04-30T09:18:57Z","date_published":"2026-04-30T09:18:57Z","id":"/briefs/2026-05-gimp-rce/","summary":"A remote, anonymous attacker can exploit multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in GIMP to achieve arbitrary code execution on a vulnerable system.","title":"GIMP Multiple Vulnerabilities Allow Remote Code Execution","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-gimp-rce/"}],"language":"en","title":"CraftedSignal Threat Feed — GIMP","version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1"}