CVE-2026-18656
Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.
Description
An uncontrolled search path element in Kiro IDE before version 1.0.228 on Windows might allow a remote unauthenticated actor to execute arbitrary code via a maliciously crafted project directory containing an executable that bypasses workspace trust protections when a local user opens the directory. To remediate this issue, users should upgrade to version 1.0.228 or higher.
Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
8.5
(v4.0)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
ff89ba41-3aa1-4d27-914a-91399e9639e5
Published
2026-08-04 20:16:50.410000
Last modified
2026-10-24 16:10:00.153000
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