dcmtk: An unauthenticated attacker can read worklist records from a directory outside the intended per-AE worklist storage area
CVE-2026-52868 is fixed in dcmtk on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-52868, released July 10, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.
An unauthenticated attacker can read worklist records from a directory outside the intended per-AE worklist storage area. In a multi-area deployment, this can cross departmental or clinic data separation.
Where it's fixed
| Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | |||
| dcmtk · Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 3.6.9-5+deb13u3 | DEBIAN-CVE-2026-52868 | Jul 10, 2026 |
| dcmtk · Debian 14 | 3.7.0+really3.7.0-7 | DEBIAN-CVE-2026-52868 | Jul 10, 2026 |
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