#VU123608 Improper access control in ImageMagick - CVE-2026-25966

 

#VU123608 Improper access control in ImageMagick - CVE-2026-25966

Published: March 6, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU123608
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-25966
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
ImageMagick
Software vendor:
ImageMagick.org

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in config/policy-secure.xml within "fd handler". A local attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the application.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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