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CVE-2026-22695

6.1 · MEDIUM

LIBPNG is a reference library for use in applications that read, create, and manipulate PNG (Portable Network Graphics) raster image files.

Published Jan 12, 2026CWE-125EPSS 0.22%

Overview

CVE-2026-22695 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 12, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

LIBPNG is a reference library for use in applications that read, create, and manipulate PNG (Portable Network Graphics) raster image files. From 1.6.51 to 1.6.53, there is a heap buffer over-read in the libpng simplified API function png_image_finish_read when processing interlaced 16-bit PNGs with 8-bit output format and non-minimal row stride. This is a regression introduced by the fix for CVE-2025-65018. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.6.54.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/pnggroup/libpng/commit/218612ddd6b17944e21eda56caf8b4bf7779d1eaGitHubgithub.com/pnggroup/libpng/commit/e4f7ad4ea2GitHubgithub.com/pnggroup/libpng/issues/778GitHubgithub.com/pnggroup/libpng/security/advisories/GHSA-mmq5-27w3-rxpp

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-22695?

CVE-2026-22695 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 12, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-22695?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-22695?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-22695?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2026-22695 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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