CVE-2026-44465

Name: CVE-2026-44465
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-05-28T17:16:30.043+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.6/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-44465 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Zed is a code editor. Prior to 0.227.1, Zed IDE executes arbitrary commands when opening a folder with a malicious .git/config file that abuses the core.fsmonitor Git configuration option. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Zed is a code editor. Prior to 0.227.1, Zed IDE executes arbitrary commands when opening a folder with a malicious .git/config file that abuses the core.fsmonitor Git configuration option. This allows an attacker to achieve Remote Code Execution (RCE) when a victim open a folder in untrusted mode. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.227.1.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.30%

21.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zed	Zed	< 0.227.1

References

https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/security/advisories/GHSA-fj2r-rmw6-h222Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/security/advisories/GHSA-fj2r-rmw6-h222Exploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-44465?

How severe is CVE-2026-44465?

CVE-2026-44465 has a CVSS score of 8.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-44465?

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