Uncontrolled Search Path Vulnerability in ImageMagick by ImageMagick
CVE-2026-108693

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Imagemagick
Status
Imagemagick
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 October 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-108693?

ImageMagick versions on Windows prior to 7.1.2-33 and 6.9.13-58 are susceptible to an uncontrolled search path vulnerability within the NTGhostscriptEXE() function. This flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary code with ImageMagick's privileges by placing a malicious version of gswin64c.exe in the current working directory when PDF, PostScript, or EPS files are processed. If Ghostscript is not registered, the application attempts to launch gswin64c.exe by its bare name, which can lead to significant security risks. It is crucial to implement protective measures to mitigate this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

ImageMagick 7.0.0-0 <= 7.1.2-33

ImageMagick 0 <= 6.9.13-58

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-108693 - Proof of Concept

References

https://github.com/ghostx-86/exploitarium/tree/main/image...
exploit
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/blob/211e5b975...
technical-description
https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/blob/211e5b975...
technical-description

CVSS V4

Score:
7.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Attack Required:
Physical
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Muhammad Ali
Hasan Anwar
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