CVE-2025-61979: High severity Canva Affinity vulnerability

Published Mar 17, 2026
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Updated

An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the EMF functionality of Canva Affinity. By using a specially crafted EMF file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to perform an out-of-bounds read, potentially leading to the disclosure of sensitive information.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Canva Affinity
Canva Affinity Windows<3.1.0

Event History

Mar 17, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:52 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 25, 58183
Event
via NVD·02:57 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-61979?

CVE-2025-61979 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-61979?

To fix CVE-2025-61979, users should update to the latest version of Canva Affinity that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What impact does CVE-2025-61979 have on Canva Affinity users?

CVE-2025-61979 can lead to an out-of-bounds read, potentially disclosing sensitive information to attackers.

4

Is CVE-2025-61979 an exploit that requires user interaction?

No, CVE-2025-61979 can be exploited by using a specially crafted EMF file without user interaction.

5

What versions of Canva Affinity are affected by CVE-2025-61979?

All current versions of Canva Affinity are affected by CVE-2025-61979 until the vulnerability is patched.

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