File Format Vulnerability in GIMP Affecting PSD and PAA Plugins
CVE-2026-59091

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Red Hat
Status
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-59091?

A flaw exists in GIMP's file format plugins, particularly concerning PSD and PAA files. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to exploit the flaw by convincing users to open specially crafted image files. The exploit could result in unintended behavior of the application, posing potential security risks without any additional interaction from the user.

References

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-59091
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2496585
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https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp/-/work_items/16510

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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