CVE-2025-68433
Zed IDE MCP Context Server Configuration Arbitrary Code Execution
Description
Zed, a code editor, has an aribtrary code execution vulnerability in versions prior to 0.218.2-pre. The Zed IDE loads Model Context Protocol (MCP) configurations from the `settings.json` file located within a project’s `.zed` subdirectory. A malicious MCP configuration can contain arbitrary shell commands that run on the host system with the privileges of the user running the IDE. This can be triggered automatically without any user interaction besides opening the project in the IDE. Version 0.218.2-pre fixes the issue by implementing worktree trust mechanism. As a workaround, users should carefully review the contents of project settings files (`./zed/settings.json`) before opening new projects in Zed.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 17, 2025, 11:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 17, 2025, 11:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-68433
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Zed IDE to version 0.218.2-pre or later.
- Review project settings files before opening new projects.
- Disable loading of project-specific configurations if possible.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-68433.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/security/advisories/GHSA-cv6g-cmxc-vw8j | |
| https://zed.dev/blog/secure-by-default |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-68433 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-68433
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 17, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Zed, a code editor, has an aribtrary code execution vulnerability in versions prior to 0.218.2-pre. The Zed IDE loads Model Context Protocol (MCP) configurations from the `settings.json` file located within a project’s `.zed` subdirectory. A malicious MCP configuration can contain arbitrary shell commands that run on the host system with the privileges of the user running the IDE. This can be triggered automatically without any user interaction besides opening the project in the IDE. Version 0.218.2-pre fixes the issue by implementing worktree trust mechanism. As a workaround, users should carefully review the contents of project settings files (`./zed/settings.json`) before opening new projects in Zed. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-77 Added Reference https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/security/advisories/GHSA-cv6g-cmxc-vw8j Added Reference https://zed.dev/blog/secure-by-default