25.09.4

usebruno/bruno25.09.4May 8, 2026by andrewsanchez

AI Summary

This is a critical security release addressing a vulnerability where importing untrusted decks could read local files. It urges immediate upgrading to prevent potential data exposure.

Key Highlights

Security fix for untrusted deck imports (`.apkg` files)
Immediate upgrade recommended via Tools > Upgrade/Downgrade
Acknowledgment of security researchers @Bankde, @abdnh, @dae, and @fernandolins

Full Release Notes

## What's Changed
This is a security release. Please upgrade as soon as possible using `Tools > Upgrade/Downgrade`.

Importing untrusted decks (`.apkg` files) had the ability to read local files. This has now been fixed.

Other fixes and new features will follow in the next beta release.

Many thanks to @Bankde for the excellent report and to @abdnh, @dae, and @fernandolins for the fix! 🙏🏻 

## Installing

- If you're a new user, please grab the latest launcher from https://apps.ankiweb.net
- If you already have the 25.09 launcher, you can use `Tools>Upgrade/Downgrade` inside Anki.
- If you have an older launcher/Anki, please grab the latest launcher first, as the older one may or may not work.