Is CVE-2026-28689 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-28689 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-28689 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2026-28689 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-28689?

CVE-2026-28689 has a CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2026-28689

CWE-59Published: March 10, 2026· Updated: Mar 12, 2026

6.3

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.02%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:5.7th

Official Description

ImageMagick is free and open-source software used for editing and manipulating digital images. Prior to versions 7.1.2-16 and 6.9.13-41, domain="path" authorization is checked before final file open/use. A symlink swap between check-time and use-time bypasses policy-denied read/write. This vulnerability is fixed in 7.1.2-16 and 6.9.13-41.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-28689 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 6.3.