Cursor is a code editor built for programming with AI. Sandbox escape via writing .git configuration was possible in versions prior to 2.5. A malicious agent (ie prompt injection) could write to improperly protected .git settings, including git hooks, which may cause out-of-sandbox RCE next time they are triggered. No user interaction was required as Git executes these commands automatically. Fixed in version 2.5.
References
| Link | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/cursor/cursor/security/advisories/GHSA-8pcm-8jpx-hv8r | Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
History
18 Feb 2026, 17:59
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
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| References | () https://github.com/cursor/cursor/security/advisories/GHSA-8pcm-8jpx-hv8r - Vendor Advisory | |
| First Time |
Anysphere cursor
Anysphere |
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| CPE | cpe:2.3:a:anysphere:cursor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
13 Feb 2026, 17:16
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| New CVE |
Information
Published : 2026-02-13 17:16
Updated : 2026-02-18 17:59
NVD link : CVE-2026-26268
Mitre link : CVE-2026-26268
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-26268
JSON object : View
Products Affected
anysphere
- cursor
CWE
CWE-862
Missing Authorization
