CVE-2026-44465: CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in zed-industries zed
Zed is a code editor. Prior to 0.227.1, Zed IDE executes arbitrary commands when opening a folder with a malicious .git/config file that abuses the core.fsmonitor Git configuration option. This allows an attacker to achieve Remote Code Execution (RCE) when a victim open a folder in untrusted mode. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.227.1.
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Technical Summary
CVE-2026-44465 is an OS command injection vulnerability in the Zed code editor before version 0.227.1. The issue arises when Zed executes arbitrary commands triggered by a malicious .git/config file that abuses the core.fsmonitor Git configuration option. This allows an attacker to achieve remote code execution (RCE) if a victim opens a folder in untrusted mode. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is fixed in Zed version 0.227.1.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands remotely on the victim's system by tricking the user into opening a malicious folder in untrusted mode. This can lead to full system compromise, including complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Zed to version 0.227.1 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. Users should avoid opening folders from untrusted sources until they have applied the update. Patch status is not explicitly stated in vendor advisory content but the description confirms the fix is included in version 0.227.1.
CVE-2026-44465: CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in zed-industries zed
Description
Zed is a code editor. Prior to 0.227.1, Zed IDE executes arbitrary commands when opening a folder with a malicious .git/config file that abuses the core.fsmonitor Git configuration option. This allows an attacker to achieve Remote Code Execution (RCE) when a victim open a folder in untrusted mode. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.227.1.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.6high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-44465 is an OS command injection vulnerability in the Zed code editor before version 0.227.1. The issue arises when Zed executes arbitrary commands triggered by a malicious .git/config file that abuses the core.fsmonitor Git configuration option. This allows an attacker to achieve remote code execution (RCE) if a victim opens a folder in untrusted mode. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is fixed in Zed version 0.227.1.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands remotely on the victim's system by tricking the user into opening a malicious folder in untrusted mode. This can lead to full system compromise, including complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Zed to version 0.227.1 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. Users should avoid opening folders from untrusted sources until they have applied the update. Patch status is not explicitly stated in vendor advisory content but the description confirms the fix is included in version 0.227.1.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- GitHub_M
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-06T15:49:25.193Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a1871ece29bf47b5012457b
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 4:48:44 PM
Last enriched: 5/28/2026, 5:04:03 PM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 8:20:50 AM
Views: 11
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