CVE-2026-18656

HIGH

Executable Resolution from Untrusted Project Directory in Kiro IDE on Windows

Title source: CVE List
STIX 2.1 vulnerability

Record summary

CVE-2026-18656 has a selected CVSS score of 8.5 (high).

Description

An uncontrolled search path element in Kiro IDE before version 1.0.228 on Windows might allow a remote unauthenticated actor to execute arbitrary code via a maliciously crafted project directory containing an executable that bypasses workspace trust protections when a local user opens the directory. To remediate this issue, users should upgrade to version 1.0.228 or higher.

Description source: CVE List

Exploitation context

CISA SSVC decision

ExploitationNone
AutomatableNo
Technical impactTotal

CISA Coordinator · SSVC 2.0.3 · Evaluated Aug 5, 2026 · Source: CVE List

Affected products and versions

1
ProductSourceVersion range

Kiro IDE

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Default status: unaffected

CVE List1.0.0 to ≤ 1.0.212affected

References

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