Link following in ImageMagick - #VU154084
Published: October 12, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU154084
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass policy checks.
The vulnerability exists due to improper link resolution before file access in IsRightsAuthorizedByName when checking access to paths containing symbolic links. A local user can create a local symbolic link to bypass policy checks.
Affected software
ImageMagick
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.
ImageMagick - addressed in versions 6.9.13-58, 7.1.2-33