CVE-2026-59091

A flaw was found in GIMP's file format plugins, including those for PSD and PAA files. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted image file. This could lead to unexpected application behavior or other potential security impacts without requiring further user interaction.

This Important vulnerability in GIMP's image file plugins, specifically for PSD and PAA formats, allows for information disclosure or potential arbitrary code execution. It is triggered when a user opens a specially crafted image file, a common user action for image manipulation software. The local nature of the exploit is offset by the significant impact of potential system compromise or sensitive data exposure.

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Users should avoid opening untrusted image files, particularly those in PSD or PAA formats, with GIMP. Exercising caution with files from unknown or suspicious sources can prevent exploitation of these vulnerabilities.