Is CVE-2026-44691 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-44691 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-44691 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-44691 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-44691?

CVE-2026-44691 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-44691

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

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In Eclipse Theia versions prior to 1.69.0, custom task definitions in workspace files (e.g. .theia/tasks.json, .vscode/tasks.json) could be executed without requiring workspace trust. An attacker could craft a malicious repository that, when cloned and opened in Theia, leads to execution of arbitrary commands with the user's privileges. In combination with AI chat features and a workspace .theia/settings.json that disabled tool confirmation, this could be triggered automatically by sending a message in the AI chat.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-44691 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.