CVE-2025-14424 GIMP XCF File Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious XCF files in GIMP due to a use-after-free flaw.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2025-14424?
CVE-2025-14424 is a high-severity use after free vulnerability in Gimp Gimp, published on 23 Dec 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
GIMP XCF File Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of GIMP. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the parsing of XCF files. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-28376.
Weakness: CWE-416
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-14424?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gimp Gimp.
How do I fix CVE-2025-14424?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.
Is CVE-2025-14424 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-14424 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Gimp Gimp
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2025-14424, GHSA-pjwq-73jv-fmgx, UBUNTU-CVE-2025-14424.