CVE-2026-6891 (GCVE-0-2026-6891)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-05-28 23:59 – Updated: 2026-05-29 18:29
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
Improper handling of symbolic links in the installer of My Image Garden for macOS Version 3.6.8 or earlier may allow a local attacker with login privileges to exploit a specially crafted symbolic link during installation to modify permissions of files for which they would not normally have authorization.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-05-29 18:28 UTC
CWE
- CWE-59 - Improper link resolution before file access ('link following')
Assigner
References
4 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://psirt.canon/advisory-information/cp2026-004/ | vendor-advisory |
| https://canon.jp/support/support-info/260528-2vul… | vendor-advisory |
| https://www.usa.canon.com/support/canon-product-a… | vendor-advisory |
| https://www.canon-europe.com/support/product-security/ | vendor-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon Inc. | My Image Garden for macOS |
Affected:
3.6.8 or earlier
|
guessed |
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