CVE-2026-48120: CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') in mawww kakoune
Kakoune is a code editor. Prior to version 2026.05.21, the bundled, enabled by default, `autorestore.kak` script can be exploited by malicious backup files leading to arbitrary kakoune and shell commands being executed by simply opening a file. Kakoune 2026.05.21 fixes the issue. As a workaround, add `autorestore-disable` to the user kakrc will disable the autorestore feature.
CVE-2026-48120: CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') in mawww kakoune
Description
Kakoune is a code editor. Prior to version 2026.05.21, the bundled, enabled by default, `autorestore.kak` script can be exploited by malicious backup files leading to arbitrary kakoune and shell commands being executed by simply opening a file. Kakoune 2026.05.21 fixes the issue. As a workaround, add `autorestore-disable` to the user kakrc will disable the autorestore feature.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.6high
Weaknesses
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- GitHub_M
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-20T18:46:58.290Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a765f31bf8831d5394839dc
Added to database: 08/07/2026, 22:41:53 UTC
Last updated: 08/07/2026, 22:41:53 UTC
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