{"description":"Trending threats, MITRE ATT\u0026CK coverage, and detection metadata. Fed continuously.","feed_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/vendors/gimp-project/feed.json","home_page_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/","items":[{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cpes":[],"_cs_cves":[],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_has_poc":false,"_cs_poc_references":[],"_cs_products":["GIMP"],"_cs_severities":["high"],"_cs_tags":["vulnerability","local-privilege-escalation","denial-of-service","code-execution","information-disclosure","GIMP"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":["GIMP Project"],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has issued an advisory regarding multiple vulnerabilities identified in GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) plugins. These security flaws allow a local attacker to perform various malicious actions, including executing arbitrary code on the affected system, causing a denial of service, or gaining unauthorized access to confidential information. While specific plugin names or detailed exploitation methods are not provided, the vulnerabilities are triggered by processing specially crafted input within GIMP via its plugin architecture. This threat affects users of GIMP across Windows, Linux, and macOS platforms. Successful exploitation could lead to system compromise, data theft, or rendering the application unusable, emphasizing the importance of timely patching for users.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA local attacker prepares a malicious GIMP plugin or a specially crafted image file (e.g., a corrupted file with embedded exploit code).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe malicious artifact is placed on the victim's system, accessible either directly or through typical user interaction (e.g., an attacker with low-level access saving it in a user-accessible directory).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe victim user opens the crafted image file with GIMP or explicitly loads the malicious plugin.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuring the processing of the malicious input by GIMP, a vulnerable plugin is invoked and triggered.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe exploitation leads to a memory corruption issue, buffer overflow, or another critical flaw within the plugin's code.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis successful exploit allows the attacker to achieve either arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the GIMP process, cause a denial of service by crashing the application, or disclose sensitive information.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf arbitrary code execution is achieved, the attacker can execute commands, install additional malware, or potentially escalate privileges.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker's final objective is realized, ranging from system compromise to data exfiltration or rendering GIMP inoperable.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe identified vulnerabilities in GIMP plugins pose a significant risk, allowing a local attacker to achieve various impacts on affected systems running Windows, Linux, or macOS. Successful exploitation could lead to a denial of service, preventing legitimate users from accessing or using GIMP. More critically, an attacker could execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to full system compromise if GIMP runs with elevated privileges or if further exploits are chained. Furthermore, these flaws could allow the disclosure of confidential information, exposing sensitive data stored or processed by the GIMP application. The broad scope of affected operating systems means a wide range of users are at risk.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdate GIMP to the latest secure version immediately to remediate the vulnerabilities in the affected product.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegularly review and remove unnecessary GIMP plugins, especially those from untrusted sources, to reduce the attack surface.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-07-28T10:38:48Z","date_published":"2026-07-28T10:38:48Z","id":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-07-gimp-plugins-vulnerabilities/","summary":"A local attacker can exploit multiple vulnerabilities found in GIMP plugins to perform a Denial of Service attack, execute arbitrary code, or disclose confidential information on affected systems.","title":"Multiple Vulnerabilities in GIMP Plugins Allow Local Exploitation","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-07-gimp-plugins-vulnerabilities/"}],"language":"en","title":"CraftedSignal Threat Feed - GIMP Project","version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1"}