HIGH 8.6 NVD
CVE-2026-48120
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 lead
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.
References
- https://github.com/mawww/kakoune/commit/25c7b13b244fd1ddacc63ecfe1784b5ebc2ba825
- https://github.com/mawww/kakoune/security/advisories/GHSA-h99r-h8cp-vwcq
This high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.6 was published on 2026-08-07 via NVD.
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