CVE-2026-61859
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Policy Bypass via Script Operation in ImageMagick

Publication date: 2026-07-15

Last updated on: 2026-07-15

Assigner: VulnCheck

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.

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Published
2026-07-15
Last Modified
2026-07-15
Generated
2026-07-15
AI Q&A
2026-07-15
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-61859
EUVD
EUVD-2026-44609

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
imagemagick imagemagick to 6.9.13-51 (exc)
imagemagick imagemagick to 7.1.2-26 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-59 The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a policy bypass flaw in ImageMagick versions before 7.1.2-26 and 6.9.13-51. The -script operation fails to enforce security policies, allowing unauthorized file access from restricted paths. It is classified as CWE-59 (Link Following) and has a low severity score.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with local access could exploit this to read files from paths that should be restricted by security policies. This may lead to unauthorized information disclosure. The attack requires low complexity and no special privileges.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access, potentially violating GDPR or HIPAA compliance by exposing sensitive information. Organizations using affected ImageMagick versions may face compliance risks if exploited.

Detection Guidance

Check ImageMagick version using 'convert --version' or 'magick --version'. If running versions before 7.1.2-26 or 6.9.13-51, the system is vulnerable. Test for policy bypass by attempting to read restricted files via the -script operation.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade ImageMagick to patched versions 7.1.2-26 or later for version 7.x, or 6.9.13-51 or later for version 6.x. Review and enforce security policies to restrict -script operation access to authorized paths only.

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