CVE-2026-27967
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CVE-2026-27967 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Zed | Zed | < 0.225.9 |
References
- https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/security/advisories/GHSA-786m-x2vc-5235Exploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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