Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Imagemagick | Imagemagick | >= 6.9.13-0, < 6.19.13-51 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advisories/GHSA-vghg-5jrg-23Vendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/imagemagick-before-26-policy-bypass-via-scrThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-61859?
CVE-2026-61859 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). 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 th...
How severe is CVE-2026-61859?
CVE-2026-61859 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-61859?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Imagemagick Imagemagick.