CVE-2026-105081
ImageMagick: ImageMagick: Security policy bypass via symbolic link
Severity
LowRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · October 12, 2026
Updated · November 4, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in ImageMagick. The application does not properly validate symbolic links (shortcuts pointing to other files) during security policy authorization checks. A local attacker can exploit this vulnerability by creating a symbolic link that points to a restricted file path, allowing them to bypass configured security policy restrictions.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 3.6CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
CWE-59 · Improper Link Resolution Before File Access