Is CVE-2026-27967 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-27967 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-27967 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2026-27967 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-27967?

CVE-2026-27967 has a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH) and an EPSS exploitation probability of 0.01%.

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HIGH

CVE-2026-27967

CWE-59Published: February 26, 2026· Updated: Feb 27, 2026

7.1

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:1.5th

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-27967 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 7.1.