CVE-2026-109277: ImageMagick before 7.1.2-32 Policy Bypass via -script Operation

Published Oct 12, 2026
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Updated

ImageMagick before 7.1.2-32 contains a policy bypass vulnerability in the -script operation due to missing checks on file descriptor handling. Attackers can use the -script operation to close file descriptors not opened by the current operation, circumventing configured security policies.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ImageMagick ImageMagick<7.1.2-32

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade ImageMagick to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.1.2-32

Event History

Oct 12, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:04 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The attacker needs local access and low privileges. No user interaction is required.

2

Which deployments are exposed?

ImageMagick versions before 7.1.2-32 are affected where the -script operation is available and configured security policies are relied upon.

3

What is the practical impact of successful exploitation?

An attacker can use -script to close file descriptors that were not opened by the current operation, bypassing configured security policies. The reported impact is limited to availability; confidentiality and integrity are not affected.

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