Is CVE-2026-44688 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-44688 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-44688 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-44688 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-44688?

CVE-2026-44688 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-44688

CWE-829Published: June 18, 2026· Updated: Jun 22, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In Eclipse Theia versions prior to 1.71.0, the AI chat agent processed workspace file and directory names as part of its prompt context without distinguishing them from system instructions. An attacker could craft a malicious repository with adversarial directory or file names that, when analyzed by the AI agent, would cause the agent to follow attacker-controlled instructions (indirect prompt injection). Combined with other AI chat features available in untrusted workspaces, this enabled attack chains leading to data exfiltration via Markdown image rendering or arbitrary command execution via task definitions.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-44688 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

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 8.8.