CVE-2026-44461

Zed is a code editor. Prior to 0.227.1, Zed builds SSH/WSL remote commands as a shell command string that starts with exec env ..., but environment variable keys are inserted without shell quoting or validation. If an attacker can control an environment variable key (for example via project terminal settings), shell expansions in the key (such as $(...)) are evaluated by the remote shell when a terminal is opened. This can lead to arbitrary command execution on the remote host under the victim user's account. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.227.1.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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

History

03 Jun 2026, 00:58

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CPE cpe:2.3:a:zed:zed:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
First Time Zed zed
Zed
References () https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/security/advisories/GHSA-63qj-jc2q-7hg5 - () https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/security/advisories/GHSA-63qj-jc2q-7hg5 - Exploit, Vendor Advisory

28 May 2026, 18:16

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References () https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/security/advisories/GHSA-63qj-jc2q-7hg5 - () https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/security/advisories/GHSA-63qj-jc2q-7hg5 -

28 May 2026, 17:16

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New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-05-28 17:16

Updated : 2026-06-03 00:58


NVD link : CVE-2026-44461

Mitre link : CVE-2026-44461

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-44461


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Products Affected

zed

  • zed
CWE
CWE-78

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