# Anki 25.09.4

- Product: Anki (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/anki)
- Vendor: Ankitects
- Date: 2026-05-08
- Version: 25.09.4
- Original notes: https://github.com/ankitects/anki/releases/tag/25.09.4
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/anki/releases/25.09.4
- Labels: Platforms: Desktop

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- **security** — Fix ability for untrusted decks (.apkg files) to read local files during import

##### 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.