CVE-2026-59091 Gimp: gimp: multiple vulnerabilities in file format plugins via crafted image file
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service by tricking users into opening crafted image files in GIMP.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-59091?
CVE-2026-59091 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Gimp Gimp, published on 10 Aug 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A flaw was found in GIMP's file format plugins, including those for PSD and PAA files. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted image file. This could lead to unexpected application behavior or other potential security impacts without requiring further user interaction.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-59091?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Gimp Gimp, Redhat Enterprise Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2026-59091?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2026-59091 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-59091 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Gimp Gimp
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2026-59091, GHSA-47q2-mm4c-pmpc, UBUNTU-CVE-2026-59091.