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CVE-2026-49219 ImageMagick CVE debrief

CVE-2026-49219 is a vulnerability in ImageMagick, a free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to versions 6.9.13-48 and 7.1.2-24, an incorrect parsing of the filename can result in a policy bypass and read files disallowed by a security policy using a symlink. This issue has been patched in versions 6.9.13-48 and 7.1.2-24.

Vendor
ImageMagick
Product
Unknown
CVSS
MEDIUM 5.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-10
Original CVE updated
2026-06-11
Advisory published
2026-06-10
Advisory updated
2026-06-11

Who should care

Users of ImageMagick, particularly those who use it to process images from untrusted sources, should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by an incorrect parsing of the filename, which can lead to a policy bypass and allow reading of files disallowed by a security policy using a symlink. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 5.5, with a severity of MEDIUM.

Defensive priority

MEDIUM

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update ImageMagick to version 6.9.13-48 or 7.1.2-24 or later.
  • Use a security policy to restrict access to sensitive files.

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD detail can be found at [cve-org] and [nvd], respectively. The vendor advisory can be found at [ref-4].

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-49219 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-49219

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-49219 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-49219

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.