CVE-2026-27967

Zed, a code editor, has a symlink escape vulnerability in versions prior to 0.225.9 in Agent file tools (`read_file`, `edit_file`). It allows reading and writing files **outside the project directory** when a project contains symbolic links pointing to external paths. This bypasses the intended workspace boundary and privacy protections (`file_scan_exclusions`, `private_files`), potentially leaking sensitive user data to the LLM. Version 0.225.9 fixes the issue.

CVSS v3 7.1 HIGH

7.1^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.2

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/security/advisories/GHSA-786m-x2vc-5235	Exploit Mitigation Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:zed:zed:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-02-26 00:16

Updated : 2026-06-17 10:27

NVD link : CVE-2026-27967

Mitre link : CVE-2026-27967

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-27967

JSON object : View

Products Affected

zed

zed

CWE

CWE-59

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

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