FreeType vulnerabilities: known CVEs & security history
FreeType · Actively exploited · 95 tracked CVEs · 2 actively exploited · updated June 2026 · what is a CVE? →
This is the full list of known vulnerabilities (CVEs) across all FreeType release lines — 95 in total, with 2 actively exploited in the wild. A CVE here doesn't mean your version is affected — check FreeType's current status and the safe version to run.
Known FreeType CVEs
Actively-exploited and most-severe first. Showing the top 80 of 95. Open any CVE for full details.
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2020-15999⚡ exploited | critical | 9.6 | 44% | 2020 |
| CVE-2025-27363⚡ exploited | high | 8.1 | 23% | 2025 |
| CVE-2022-27404 | critical | 9.8 | 3% | 2022 |
| CVE-2015-9290 | critical | 9.8 | 3% | 2019 |
| CVE-2017-8287 | critical | 9.8 | 3% | 2017 |
| CVE-2017-8105 | critical | 9.8 | 4% | 2017 |
| CVE-2017-7864 | critical | 9.8 | 4% | 2017 |
| CVE-2017-7858 | critical | 9.8 | 3% | 2017 |
| CVE-2017-7857 | critical | 9.8 | 4% | 2017 |
| CVE-2016-10328 | critical | 9.8 | 4% | 2017 |
| CVE-2014-9746 | critical | 9.8 | 3% | 2016 |
| CVE-2012-1126 | high | 10 | 6% | 2012 |
| CVE-2012-1144 | high | 9.3 | 5% | 2012 |
| CVE-2012-1142 | high | 9.3 | 4% | 2012 |
| CVE-2012-1141 | high | 9.3 | 4% | 2012 |
| CVE-2012-1140 | high | 9.3 | 4% | 2012 |
| CVE-2012-1139 | high | 9.3 | 4% | 2012 |
| CVE-2012-1138 | high | 9.3 | 5% | 2012 |
| CVE-2012-1137 | high | 9.3 | 4% | 2012 |
| CVE-2012-1136 | high | 9.3 | 4% | 2012 |
| CVE-2012-1135 | high | 9.3 | 5% | 2012 |
| CVE-2012-1134 | high | 9.3 | 5% | 2012 |
| CVE-2012-1133 | high | 9.3 | 5% | 2012 |
| CVE-2012-1132 | high | 9.3 | 4% | 2012 |
| CVE-2012-1131 | high | 9.3 | 4% | 2012 |
| CVE-2012-1130 | high | 9.3 | 4% | 2012 |
| CVE-2012-1129 | high | 9.3 | 4% | 2012 |
| CVE-2012-1128 | high | 9.3 | 5% | 2012 |
| CVE-2012-1127 | high | 9.3 | 4% | 2012 |
| CVE-2011-2895 | high | 9.3 | 8% | 2011 |
| CVE-2011-0226 | high | 9.3 | 7% | 2011 |
| CVE-2010-3311 | high | 9.3 | 7% | 2011 |
| CVE-2015-9381 | high | 8.8 | 2% | 2019 |
| CVE-2016-10244 | high | 7.8 | 3% | 2017 |
| CVE-2022-27406 | high | 7.5 | 2% | 2022 |
| CVE-2022-27405 | high | 7.5 | 2% | 2022 |
| CVE-2014-9747 | high | 7.5 | 3% | 2016 |
| CVE-2014-9674 | high | 7.5 | 6% | 2015 |
| CVE-2014-9668 | high | 7.5 | 2% | 2015 |
| CVE-2014-9665 | high | 7.5 | 5% | 2015 |
| CVE-2014-9663 | high | 7.5 | 5% | 2015 |
| CVE-2014-9662 | high | 7.5 | 4% | 2015 |
| CVE-2014-9661 | high | 7.5 | 4% | 2015 |
| CVE-2014-9660 | high | 7.5 | 5% | 2015 |
| CVE-2014-9659 | high | 7.5 | 8% | 2015 |
| CVE-2014-9658 | high | 7.5 | 5% | 2015 |
| CVE-2014-9657 | high | 7.5 | 5% | 2015 |
| CVE-2014-9656 | high | 7.5 | 5% | 2015 |
| CVE-2014-2240 | high | 7.5 | 6% | 2014 |
| CVE-2009-0946 | high | 7.5 | 9% | 2009 |
| CVE-2008-1806 | high | 7.5 | 4% | 2008 |
| CVE-2008-1807 | high | 7.5 | 4% | 2008 |
| CVE-2008-1808 | high | 7.5 | 4% | 2008 |
| CVE-2007-3506 | high | 7.5 | 2% | 2007 |
| CVE-2006-3467 | high | 7.5 | 4% | 2006 |
| CVE-2006-1861 | high | 7.5 | 5% | 2006 |
| CVE-2014-9673 | medium | 6.8 | 3% | 2015 |
| CVE-2014-9669 | medium | 6.8 | 4% | 2015 |
| CVE-2014-9667 | medium | 6.8 | 3% | 2015 |
| CVE-2014-9666 | medium | 6.8 | 4% | 2015 |
| CVE-2014-9664 | medium | 6.8 | 4% | 2015 |
| CVE-2014-2241 | medium | 6.8 | 2% | 2014 |
| CVE-2010-3855 | medium | 6.8 | 5% | 2010 |
| CVE-2010-3814 | medium | 6.8 | 4% | 2010 |
| CVE-2010-2808 | medium | 6.8 | 5% | 2010 |
| CVE-2010-2807 | medium | 6.8 | 4% | 2010 |
| CVE-2010-2806 | medium | 6.8 | 6% | 2010 |
| CVE-2010-2805 | medium | 6.8 | 5% | 2010 |
| CVE-2010-2541 | medium | 6.8 | 5% | 2010 |
| CVE-2010-2527 | medium | 6.8 | 6% | 2010 |
| CVE-2010-2519 | medium | 6.8 | 6% | 2010 |
| CVE-2010-2500 | medium | 6.8 | 5% | 2010 |
| CVE-2010-2499 | medium | 6.8 | 6% | 2010 |
| CVE-2010-2498 | medium | 6.8 | 6% | 2010 |
| CVE-2010-2497 | medium | 6.8 | 6% | 2010 |
| CVE-2007-2754 | medium | 6.8 | 6% | 2007 |
| CVE-2015-9383 | medium | 6.5 | 2% | 2019 |
| CVE-2015-9382 | medium | 6.5 | 2% | 2019 |
| CVE-2018-6942 | medium | 6.5 | 2% | 2018 |
| CVE-2014-9672 | medium | 5.8 | 5% | 2015 |
15 older / lower-severity CVEs not shown — see FreeType's full record.
Is my FreeType 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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FreeType vulnerabilities — frequently asked
How many known vulnerabilities does FreeType have?
IsItPatched tracks 95 CVEs for FreeType, 2 of which are actively exploited (CISA KEV). 10 are critical-severity and 46 high-severity. These span every release line — what matters is whether the version you run is affected.
Does FreeType have any actively-exploited vulnerabilities?
Yes — 2 FreeType CVEs are in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, meaning they are confirmed exploited in the wild. Patch these as a priority.
What is the most severe FreeType vulnerability?
Among tracked issues, CVE-2020-15999 (CRITICAL, CVSS 9.6), which is actively exploited, ranks highest — a Out-of-bounds write weakness.
Is FreeType safe to use?
It depends on the version. The latest supported FreeType 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: FreeType security status · FreeType end-of-life · actively-exploited CVEs. Always verify against FreeType's advisories — see our disclaimer.