CVE-2026-115726

Aider through 0.86.2 contains a command execution vulnerability that allows attackers to run shell commands by committing a malicious .aider.conf.yml that is auto-loaded without a trust prompt. Attackers can set notifications-command or editor values that are executed via subprocess with shell=True after model replies or /editor use, running commands with the victim's privileges.

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/Aider-AI/aider/blob/v0.86.2/aider/editor.py#L89-L134
https://github.com/Aider-AI/aider/blob/v0.86.2/aider/io.py#L1088-L1094
https://github.com/Aider-AI/aider/blob/v0.86.2/aider/main.py#L464-L479
https://github.com/Aider-AI/aider/issues/5885
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/aider-through-0.86.2-command-execution-via-repository-aider-conf-yml-settings
https://github.com/Aider-AI/aider/issues/5885

Configurations

No configuration.

History

29 Oct 2026, 13:17

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
References	~~() https://github.com/Aider-AI/aider/issues/5885 -~~	() https://github.com/Aider-AI/aider/issues/5885 -

23 Oct 2026, 12:18

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-10-23 12:18

Updated : 2026-10-29 13:17

NVD link : CVE-2026-115726

Mitre link : CVE-2026-115726

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-115726

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-78

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

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