CVE-2026-21487: color iccdev Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 7.1v3.1HighAnalyzed
Published 06-01-2026Last modified 06-01-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-21487 is a high (CVSS 7.1) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in color iccdev. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 8.3% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
7.1/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.19%
0%100%
Low · +0.01 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1github
Timeline
- 06-01-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-01-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
iccDEV provides a set of libraries and tools for working with ICC color management profiles. Versions 2.3.1.1 and below have an Out-of-bounds Read, Use of Out-of-range Pointer Offset and have Improper Input Validation in its CIccProfile::LoadTag function. This issue is fixed in version 2.3.1.2.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:HSources2 sources · 6.1–7.1
- CVE.orgCNA6.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.19%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
8%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.01 pp
From 0.19% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.19%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundIccdev
Maturity: poc
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
- CWE-125Out-of-bounds ReadThe product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
- CWE-823Use of Out-of-range Pointer OffsetThe product performs pointer arithmetic on a valid pointer, but it uses an offset that can point outside of the intended range of valid memory locations for the resulting pointer.
Affected systems
2 vendors · 2 products
References
3 links- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/security/advisories/GHSA-xq7x-9524-f7cpX Refsource CONFIRMPatchVendor Advisory
- github.com/InternationalColorConsortium/iccDEV/issues/340X Refsource MISCExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory