CVE-2026-49219 Details
Description
ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to versions 6.9.13-48 and 7.1.2-24, an incorrect parsing of the filename can result in a policy bypass and read files disallowed by a security policy using a symlink. This issue has been patched in versions 6.9.13-48 and 7.1.2-24.
A policy bypass vulnerability has been identified in ImageMagick versions prior to 6.9.13-48 and 7.1.2-24. The issue arises from incorrect parsing of filenames, which can be exploited to read files that are normally disallowed by security policies, using a symlink. This vulnerability has been assigned a moderate severity rating.
Users can upgrade to ImageMagick versions 6.9.13-48 or 7.1.2-24 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 Jun 11, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advisories/GHSA-xcjm-wqff-m669 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-200 | Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor | [email protected] |
| CWE-22 | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') | [email protected] |
| CWE-78 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') | [email protected] |
| CWE-863 | Incorrect Authorization | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| imagemagick imagemagick | < 6.9.13-48 >= 7.0.0-0, < 7.1.2-24 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jun 10, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |