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.
References
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| https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/security/advisories/GHSA-786m-x2vc-5235 | Exploit Mitigation Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
History
17 Jun 2026, 10:27
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| References | () https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/security/advisories/GHSA-786m-x2vc-5235 - Exploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory |
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| CPE | cpe:2.3:a:zed:zed:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | |
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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
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Products Affected
zed
- zed
CWE
CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
