CVE-2026-28689 Details
Description
ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to versions 7.1.2-16 and 6.9.13-41, domain="path" authorization is checked before final file open/use. A symlink swap between check-time and use-time bypasses policy-denied read/write. This vulnerability is fixed in 7.1.2-16 and 6.9.13-41.
A vulnerability in ImageMagick prior to versions 7.1.2-16 and 6.9.13-41 allows for a symlink race attack that bypasses domain="path" authorization checks. The issue arises because the authorization is verified before the final file is opened or used, creating a window of opportunity for a malicious actor to swap a symlink and exploit policy-denied read or write operations.
Users can upgrade to ImageMagick versions 7.1.2-16 or 6.9.13-41 to address this vulnerability.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Mar 10, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advisories/GHSA-493f-jh8w-qhx3 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-367 | Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition | [email protected] |
| CWE-59 | Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| imagemagick imagemagick | < 6.9.13-41 >= 7.0.0-0, < 7.1.2-16 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Mar 10, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |