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CVE-2016-3714 — The (1) EPHEMERAL, (2) HTTPS, (3) MVG, (4) MSL, (5) TEXT, (6) SHOW, (7) WIN, and (8) PLT…

Key facts

CVE-2016-3714 is a High (8.4) vulnerability: The (1) EPHEMERAL, (2) HTTPS, (3) MVG, (4) MSL, (5) TEXT, (6) SHOW, (7) WIN, and (8) PLT…. This entry ships a detection-only PoC and a Docker test lab. It is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog (added 2024-09-09), confirming active exploitation in the wild.

Actively exploited — on the CISA KEV catalog

CVE-2016-3714 is listed on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog (added 2024-09-09), confirming exploitation in the wild. Federal remediation deadline: 2024-09-30. Prioritise patching and deploy the detection and prevention rules below.
CVE CVE-2016-3714
Severity High (8.4)
CISA KEV Actively exploited (added 2024-09-09)
Detection / prevention —
PoC poc.py
Source 2016/CVE-2016-3714/

Details

English | 한국어

Description

The (1) EPHEMERAL, (2) HTTPS, (3) MVG, (4) MSL, (5) TEXT, (6) SHOW, (7) WIN, and (8) PLT coders in ImageMagick before 6.9.3-10 and 7.x before 7.0.1-1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in a crafted image, aka "ImageTragick."

Vulnerability Details

Property Value
CVE ID CVE-2016-3714
CVSS Score 8.4

Proof of Concept

Download

# Download PoC script
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/fankh/vulnerability-poc/main/2016/CVE-2016-3714/poc.py

Usage

# Run PoC against target
python3 poc.py --target <TARGET_URL>

# With authentication
python3 poc.py --target <TARGET_URL> --username <USER> --password <PASS>

⚠️ Warning: This PoC is for authorized security testing only. It uses detection-only techniques and does not exploit or damage target systems.

Test Lab

This repository includes a Docker-based test environment with both vulnerable and patched applications.

Quick Start

# Clone and navigate to CVE directory
cd CVE-2016-3714

# Start both applications
docker-compose up -d

# Run tests
./run-tests.sh    # Linux/Mac
./run-tests.ps1   # Windows PowerShell

Application Endpoints

Application URL Status
Vulnerable App http://localhost:8080 Shows vulnerability
Patched App http://localhost:8081 Demonstrates fix

Directory Structure

├── README.md           # English documentation
├── README_KO.md        # Korean documentation
├── poc.py              # PoC detection script
├── docker-compose.yml  # Container orchestration
├── run-tests.sh        # Linux/Mac test runner
├── run-tests.ps1       # Windows test runner
├── vulnerable-app/     # Vulnerable version
│   ├── app.py
│   ├── Dockerfile
│   └── requirements.txt
└── patched-app/        # Fixed version
    ├── app.py
    ├── Dockerfile
    └── requirements.txt

References

  • http://git.imagemagick.org/repos/ImageMagick/blob/a01518e08c840577cabd7d3ff291a9ba735f7276/ChangeLog
  • http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00024.html
  • http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00025.html
  • http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00028.html
  • http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00032.html
  • http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00041.html
  • http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00051.html
  • http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152364/ImageTragick-ImageMagick-Proof-Of-Concepts.html
  • http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0726.html
  • http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3580
  • http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3746
  • http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/03/13
  • http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/03/18
  • http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.html
  • http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinapr2016-2952096.html
  • http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/unix/fileformat/imagemagick_delegate
  • http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538378/100/0/threaded
  • http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/89848
  • http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035742
  • http://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2016&m=slackware-security.440568
  • http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2990-1
  • https://access.redhat.com/security/vulnerabilities/2296071
  • https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1332492
  • https://imagetragick.com/
  • https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201611-21
  • https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39767/
  • https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39791/
  • https://www.imagemagick.org/discourse-server/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=29588
  • https://www.imagemagick.org/script/changelog.php
  • https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/250519
  • http://git.imagemagick.org/repos/ImageMagick/blob/a01518e08c840577cabd7d3ff291a9ba735f7276/ChangeLog
  • http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00024.html
  • http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00025.html
  • http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00028.html
  • http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00032.html
  • http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00041.html
  • http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00051.html
  • http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152364/ImageTragick-ImageMagick-Proof-Of-Concepts.html
  • http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0726.html
  • http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3580
  • http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3746
  • http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/03/13
  • http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/03/18
  • http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.html
  • http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinapr2016-2952096.html
  • http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/unix/fileformat/imagemagick_delegate
  • http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538378/100/0/threaded
  • http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/89848
  • http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035742
  • http://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2016&m=slackware-security.440568
  • http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2990-1
  • https://access.redhat.com/security/vulnerabilities/2296071
  • https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1332492
  • https://imagetragick.com/
  • https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201611-21
  • https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39767/
  • https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39791/
  • https://www.imagemagick.org/discourse-server/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=29588
  • https://www.imagemagick.org/script/changelog.php
  • https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/250519
  • https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-3714

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3714?

CVE-2016-3714 is a High (8.4) vulnerability: The (1) EPHEMERAL, (2) HTTPS, (3) MVG, (4) MSL, (5) TEXT, (6) SHOW, (7) WIN, and (8) PLT…. This entry ships a detection-only PoC and a Docker test lab. It is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog (added 2024-09-09), confirming active exploitation in the wild.

How do I detect CVE-2016-3714?

Run the detection-only PoC included with this entry against your Docker test lab to confirm whether a target is affected; pair it with your own IDS logging.

How do I block or mitigate CVE-2016-3714?

Upgrade to a fixed version per the vendor advisory; the NVD record lists the affected versions. Use the included PoC to verify your remediation.

Is CVE-2016-3714 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2016-3714 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 2024-09-09, which means it has been exploited in the wild. CISA set a federal remediation deadline of 2024-09-30. Prioritise patching and deploy the detection and prevention rules above.

For authorized security testing and research only. See the full source and NVD record.