CVE-2026-44465
High
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.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.6
Exploit probability—
ProductZed
PublishedMay 28, 2026
First seenMay 28, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-78OS command injection
How to fix
Update
- zed zed0.227.1 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| zed zed | v < 0.227.1 | 0.227.1 |
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