CVE-2026-25965
Description
A flaw was found in ImageMagick. ImageMagick's path security policy, which is designed to restrict access to certain file paths, is enforced on the raw filename string before the operating system resolves the full path. This allows an attacker to bypass security policies, such as those preventing access to sensitive directories like /etc/*, by using a path traversal technique. This vulnerability enables local file disclosure, allowing an attacker to read sensitive files even when security policies are in place.
Statement
This IMPORTANT vulnerability in ImageMagick allows for local file disclosure due to a path traversal flaw. ImageMagick's security policy, which is intended to restrict file access, can be bypassed because it evaluates the filename before the operating system resolves path traversals. This affects ImageMagick in Red Hat Enterprise Linux and community projects, potentially allowing an attacker to read restricted content despite configured security policies.
Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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CVSS scores for open source components depend on vendor-specific factors (e.g. version or build chain). Therefore, Red Hat's score and impact rating can be different from NVD and other vendors. Red Hat remains the authoritative CVE Naming Authority (CNA) source for its products and services (see Red Hat classifications).
CVSS v3 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 8.6 | 7.5 | 8.6 |
| Attack Vector | Network | Network | Network |
| Attack Complexity | Low | Low | Low |
| Privileges Required | None | None | None |
| User Interaction | None | None | None |
| Scope | Changed | Unchanged | Changed |
| Confidentiality | High | High | High |
| Integrity Impact | None | None | None |
| Availability Impact | None | None | None |
Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
NVD: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
cve.org: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
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