CVE-2026-61859 Details
Description
ImageMagick before 7.1.2-26 and 6.9.13-x before 6.9.13-51 contains a policy bypass vulnerability in the -script operation due to missing security policy checks. This allows reading files from paths that are otherwise disallowed by the configured security policy.
A policy bypass vulnerability has been identified in ImageMagick versions prior to 7.1.2-26 and in the 6.9.13-x series prior to 6.9.13-51. The vulnerability arises in the '-script' operation, where missing security policy checks allow files to be read from paths that the security policy would normally restrict.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 15, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advisories/GHSA-vghg-5jrg-2398 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/imagemagick-before-26-policy-bypass-via-script-operation | [email protected] | Third Party Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-59 | Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| imagemagick imagemagick | >= 6.9.13-0, < 6.19.13-51 >= 7.0.0-0, < 7.1.2-26 |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 15, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |