CVE-2026-6891
My Image Garden Local File Permission Manipulation Vulnerability
Description
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.
INFO
Published Date :
May 29, 2026, 12:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
July 21, 2026, 12:10 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
f98c90f0-e9bd-4fa7-911b-51993f3571fd
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-6891
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | f98c90f0-e9bd-4fa7-911b-51993f3571fd | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | f98c90f0-e9bd-4fa7-911b-51993f3571fd | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | f98c90f0-e9bd-4fa7-911b-51993f3571fd |
Solution
- Update My Image Garden to the latest version.
- Remove any existing symbolic links.
- Ensure proper file permissions are set.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-6891.
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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Jul. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: My Image Garden for macOS de Canon, Description: Manejo inadecuado de enlaces simbólicos en el instalador de My Image Garden para macOS Versión 3.6.8 o anterior podría permitir a un atacante local con privilegios de inicio de sesión explotar un enlace simbólico especialmente diseñado durante la instalación para modificar permisos de archivos para los cuales normalmente no tendrían autorización. -
CVE Modified by f98c90f0-e9bd-4fa7-911b-51993f3571fd
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Canon Inc.', 'product': 'My Image Garden for macOS', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.6.8 or earlier'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-6891', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-05-29T18:28:31.097670Z'} -
New CVE Received by f98c90f0-e9bd-4fa7-911b-51993f3571fd
May. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description 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. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-59 Added Reference https://canon.jp/support/support-info/260528-2vulnerability-response Added Reference https://psirt.canon/advisory-information/cp2026-004/ Added Reference https://www.canon-europe.com/support/product-security/ Added Reference https://www.usa.canon.com/support/canon-product-advisories/CPA2026-004-Vulnerability-Remediation-for-My-Image-Garden-for-macOS-and-CUPS-Printer-Driver-for-macOS