CVE-2026-61859: ImageMagick before 7.1.2-26 and 6.9.13-x before 6.9.13-51 contains a policy bypass vulnerability in the -scrip

Routine

LOW 3.3UPGRADE

CVE-2026-61859 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.3) affecting imagemagick. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

ImageMagick before 7.1.2-26 and 6.9.13-x before 6.9.13-51 contains a policy bypass vulnerability in the -script operation due to missing security policy checks. This allows reading files from paths that are otherwise disallowed by the configured security policy.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.3 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 94%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2026-07-15
Last modified	2026-10-09

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: imagemagick

Last updated 2026-10-09 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-15 12:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-09 10:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

imagemagick imagemagick UPGRADE

Affected: >= 6.9.13-0 and < 6.9.13-51 · >= 7.0.0-0 and < 7.1.2-26

Fixed in: 6.9.13-51, 7.1.2-26

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.9.13-0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy imagemagick || rpm -q imagemagick || imagemagick --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.9.13-51 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade imagemagick

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade imagemagick

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.9.13-0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison imagemagick sudo apt install imagemagick=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.9.13-0> sudo apt-mark hold imagemagick

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list imagemagick sudo dnf downgrade imagemagick-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.9.13-0> sudo dnf versionlock add imagemagick

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-61859?

imagemagick: upgrade to 6.9.13-51, 7.1.2-26. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-61859 being exploited?

CVE-2026-61859 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-61859 affect?

CVE-2026-61859 affects imagemagick. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). ImageMagick before 7.1.2-26 and 6.9.13-x before 6.9.13-51 contains a policy bypass vulnerability in the -script operation due to missing security policy checks. This allows reading files from paths that are otherwise disallowed by the confi

How urgent is CVE-2026-61859?

Priority 13/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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