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CVE-2026-8765: Path Traversal in Kilo-Org kilocode

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-8765cvecve-2026-8765
Published: Sun May 17 2026 (05/17/2026, 22:00:13 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Kilo-Org
Product: kilocode

Description

A vulnerability was detected in Kilo-Org kilocode up to 7.0.47. This vulnerability affects the function Bun.file of the file packages/opencode/src/kilocode/review/worktree-diff.ts of the component File Diff API Endpoint. Performing a manipulation of the argument File results in path traversal. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

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AILast updated: 05/18/2026, 09:07:14 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in Kilo-Org kilocode (versions up to 7.0.47) involves the Bun.file function within the file packages/opencode/src/kilocode/review/worktree-diff.ts, specifically in the File Diff API Endpoint. By manipulating the file argument, an attacker can perform a path traversal attack remotely. This could potentially allow unauthorized access to files outside the intended directory scope. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed with no vendor response or patch available at this time.

Potential Impact

The impact of this vulnerability is that an attacker can remotely exploit the path traversal flaw to access files outside the intended directory structure via the File Diff API Endpoint. This could lead to unauthorized information disclosure. The CVSS score of 5.3 indicates a medium severity impact. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded and no official fix is available, users should consider implementing temporary mitigations such as restricting access to the vulnerable API endpoint, applying network-level controls to limit exposure, or using web application firewalls to detect and block path traversal attempts until a vendor patch is released.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2026-05-17T08:55:25.121Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a0ad6abec166c07b096f521

Added to database: 5/18/2026, 9:06:51 AM

Last enriched: 5/18/2026, 9:07:14 AM

Last updated: 5/20/2026, 1:35:16 PM

Views: 20

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