CVE-2026-44462

Name: CVE-2026-44462
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-05-28T17:16:29.623+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-44462 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Zed is a code editor. Prior to 0.229.0, Zed's terminal tool permission system can be bypassed via bash variable expansion chaining (${var@P}), allowing arbitrary command execution under an allowlisted command prefix. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Zed is a code editor. Prior to 0.229.0, Zed's terminal tool permission system can be bypassed via bash variable expansion chaining (${var@P}), allowing arbitrary command execution under an allowlisted command prefix. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.229.0.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.44%

35.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-184

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zed	Zed	< 0.229.0

References

https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/security/advisories/GHSA-rqq3-p6x4-q866Exploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 28, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-44462?

How severe is CVE-2026-44462?

CVE-2026-44462 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-44462?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST