CVE-2026-78475
A local attacker can exploit multiple vulnerabilities in GIMP to execute arbitrary code, disclose confidential information, or cause a Denial-of-Service condition.
CSIRTS triage
- What
- Multiple vulnerabilities in GIMP allow local arbitrary code execution, information disclosure, or denial of service.
- Who is affected
- Local users with access to systems running GIMP.
- Urgency
- Medium severity; local attack vector limits exposure but code execution risk requires attention.
- Action
- Update GIMP to the latest patched version.
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Exploitation outlook
- Low exploitation risk0.12% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 2% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
Advisory coverage (2)
- medium[NEW] [medium] GIMP: Multiple Vulnerabilitiescert-bund · 2026-08-25
- mediumCVE-2026-78475: A flaw was found in the file-pix (ESM) plugin in GIMP. When processing a specially crafted PIX…nvd · 2026-08-24
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