CVE-2026-48120

HighCVSS 8.6/10Last modified Oct 23, 2026

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 8.6/10CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Aug 7, 2026
Last modified
Oct 23, 2026
NVD status
Deferred

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CVE-2026-48120: High severity, CVSS 8.6 | Vulnix