Arbitrary code execution via crafted project files in Kiro IDE
CVE-2026-4295 is a vulnerability in Kiro IDE versions prior to 0. 8. 0 that allows arbitrary code execution when a user opens a maliciously crafted project directory. The issue arises from improper enforcement of trust boundaries within the IDE. This vulnerability has been addressed in version 0. 8. 0 of Kiro IDE. Users unable to upgrade immediately are advised to avoid opening untrusted project directories to mitigate risk.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
Kiro IDE, an AI-powered integrated development environment for agentic software development, contained a vulnerability (CVE-2026-4295) due to improper trust boundary enforcement. This flaw permitted arbitrary code execution triggered by opening a specially crafted project directory. The vulnerability affects all versions before 0.8.0 and has been fixed in version 0.8.0.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the user's system when they open a malicious project directory in Kiro IDE versions prior to 0.8.0. This could lead to compromise of the user's environment running the IDE. There are no known exploits in the wild as of the publication date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Kiro IDE to version 0.8.0 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. Users who cannot upgrade immediately should avoid opening project directories from untrusted sources to prevent exploitation.
Arbitrary code execution via crafted project files in Kiro IDE
Description
CVE-2026-4295 is a vulnerability in Kiro IDE versions prior to 0. 8. 0 that allows arbitrary code execution when a user opens a maliciously crafted project directory. The issue arises from improper enforcement of trust boundaries within the IDE. This vulnerability has been addressed in version 0. 8. 0 of Kiro IDE. Users unable to upgrade immediately are advised to avoid opening untrusted project directories to mitigate risk.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
Kiro IDE, an AI-powered integrated development environment for agentic software development, contained a vulnerability (CVE-2026-4295) due to improper trust boundary enforcement. This flaw permitted arbitrary code execution triggered by opening a specially crafted project directory. The vulnerability affects all versions before 0.8.0 and has been fixed in version 0.8.0.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the user's system when they open a malicious project directory in Kiro IDE versions prior to 0.8.0. This could lead to compromise of the user's environment running the IDE. There are no known exploits in the wild as of the publication date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Kiro IDE to version 0.8.0 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. Users who cannot upgrade immediately should avoid opening project directories from untrusted sources to prevent exploitation.
Technical Details
- Article Source
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Threat ID: 6a1602ede29bf47b505da069
Added to database: 5/26/2026, 8:30:37 PM
Last enriched: 5/26/2026, 8:35:45 PM
Last updated: 5/26/2026, 9:35:01 PM
Views: 3
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