CVE-2026-28689

Name: CVE-2026-28689
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-10T07:43:43.963+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 0.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-28689 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to versions 7.1.2-16 and 6.9.13-41, domain="path" authorization is checked before final file open/use. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to versions 7.1.2-16 and 6.9.13-41, domain="path" authorization is checked before final file open/use. A symlink swap between check-time and use-time bypasses policy-denied read/write. This vulnerability is fixed in 7.1.2-16 and 6.9.13-41.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.11%

1.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Imagemagick	Imagemagick	< 6.9.13-41
Imagemagick	Imagemagick	>= 7.0.0-0, < 7.1.2-16

References

https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/security/advisories/GHSA-493f-jh8w-qhx3Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 10, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-28689?

How severe is CVE-2026-28689?

CVE-2026-28689 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-28689?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST