CVE-2026-18656

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.

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://aws.amazon.com/security/security-bulletins/2026-074-aws/	Vendor Advisory
https://kiro.dev/changelog/ide/1-0/#patch-1-0-228	Release Notes

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

AND

cpe:2.3:a:amazon:kiro_ide:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-08-04 20:16

Updated : 2026-08-18 14:43

NVD link : CVE-2026-18656

Mitre link : CVE-2026-18656

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-18656

JSON object : View

Products Affected

amazon

kiro_ide

microsoft

windows

CWE

CWE-427

Uncontrolled Search Path Element

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