Is CVE-2026-44465 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-44465 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-44465 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2026-44465 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-44465?

CVE-2026-44465 has a CVSS score of 8.6 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-44465

CWE-78Published: May 28, 2026· Updated: Jun 2, 2026

8.6

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.07%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:21.3th

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-44465 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), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.6.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.