Ghostscript vulnerabilities: known CVEs & security history
Artifex · Actively exploited · 7 tracked CVEs · 0 actively exploited · updated June 2026 · what is a CVE? →
This is the full list of known vulnerabilities (CVEs) across all Ghostscript release lines — 7 in total. A CVE here doesn't mean your version is affected — check Ghostscript's current status and the safe version to run.
Known Ghostscript CVEs
Actively-exploited and most-severe first. Open any CVE for full details.
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2009-3743 | high | 9.3 | 7% | 2010 |
| CVE-2009-4897 | high | 9.3 | 7% | 2010 |
| CVE-2017-6196 | high | 7.8 | 2% | 2017 |
| CVE-2010-2055 | high | 7.2 | 1% | 2010 |
| CVE-2015-3228 | medium | 6.8 | 4% | 2015 |
| CVE-2013-5653 | medium | 5.5 | 2% | 2017 |
| CVE-2010-4054 | medium | 4.3 | 3% | 2010 |
Is my Ghostscript version affected?
The list above spans every release. To know whether your version is affected — and the minimum safe version to upgrade to — check it directly.
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Ghostscript vulnerabilities — frequently asked
How many known vulnerabilities does Ghostscript have?
IsItPatched tracks 7 CVEs for Ghostscript. 0 are critical-severity and 4 high-severity. These span every release line — what matters is whether the version you run is affected.
Does Ghostscript have any actively-exploited vulnerabilities?
None of Ghostscript's tracked CVEs are currently in CISA's KEV catalog — but new ones can be added at any time, so keep your version current.
What is the most severe Ghostscript vulnerability?
Among tracked issues, CVE-2009-3743 (HIGH, CVSS 9.3) ranks highest — a CWE-189 weakness.
Is Ghostscript safe to use?
It depends on the version. The latest supported Ghostscript release clears the known issues; older versions may still be affected. Check the exact version you run for a verdict.
CVE data aggregated from NVD, CISA KEV and EPSS (FIRST.org). Related: Ghostscript security status · Ghostscript end-of-life · actively-exploited CVEs. Always verify against Artifex's advisories — see our disclaimer.