CVE-2026-6891: Canon My Image Garden for macOS · Link Following
Affects Canon My Image Garden for macOSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.0 Medium.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 2% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 28 May 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Canon Inc.My Image Garden for macOS | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when installing or upgrading My Image Garden for macOS and restrict local user access where possible. Monitor Canon's official channels for updates regarding patches or workarounds.
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.
References
- psirt.canon/advisory-information/cp2026-004/ (opens in a new tab)
- canon.jp/support/support-info/260528-2vulnerability-response (opens in a new tab)
- usa.canon.com/support/canon-product-advisories/CPA2026-004-Vulnerability-Remediation-for-My-Image-Garden-for-macOS-and-CUPS-Printer-Driver-for-macOS (opens in a new tab)
- canon-europe.com/support/product-security/ (opens in a new tab)