CVE-2026-59091
A local attacker can exploit multiple vulnerabilities in GIMP to execute arbitrary code, bypass security measures, disclose confidential information, and trigger a denial-of-service condition.
CSIRTS triage
- What
- Local attacker can execute arbitrary code, bypass security measures, disclose confidential information, and trigger denial-of-service through multiple vulnerabilities in GIMP.
- Who is affected
- All GIMP installations are affected by local attacks.
- Urgency
- High; multiple severe impact classes including code execution.
- Action
- Update GIMP to the latest patched version.
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Exploitation outlook
- Low exploitation risk0.35% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 28% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
Advisory coverage (2)
- high[NEW] [high] GIMP: Multiple vulnerabilitiescert-bund · 2026-08-24
- highCVE-2026-59091: A flaw was found in GIMP's file format plugins, including those for PSD and PAA files. A remot…nvd · 2026-08-10
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