CVE-2026-18656
Executable Resolution from Untrusted Project Directory in Kiro IDE on Windows
Description
An uncontrolled search path element in Kiro IDE before version 1.0.228 on Windows might allow a remote unauthenticated actor to execute arbitrary code via a maliciously crafted project directory containing an executable that bypasses workspace trust protections when a local user opens the directory. To remediate this issue, users should upgrade to version 1.0.228 or higher.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 4, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 4, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
ff89ba41-3aa1-4d27-914a-91399e9639e5
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | ff89ba41-3aa1-4d27-914a-91399e9639e5 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | ff89ba41-3aa1-4d27-914a-91399e9639e5 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | ff89ba41-3aa1-4d27-914a-91399e9639e5 |
Solution
- Upgrade Kiro IDE to version 1.0.228 or higher.
- Avoid opening untrusted project directories.
- Ensure workspace trust protections are enabled.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-18656.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://aws.amazon.com/security/security-bulletins/2026-074-aws/ | |
| https://kiro.dev/changelog/ide/1-0/#patch-1-0-228 |
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New CVE Received by ff89ba41-3aa1-4d27-914a-91399e9639e5
Aug. 04, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Amazon', 'product': 'Kiro IDE', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '1.0.0', 'versionType': 'custom', 'lessThanOrEqual': '1.0.212'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description An uncontrolled search path element in Kiro IDE before version 1.0.228 on Windows might allow a remote unauthenticated actor to execute arbitrary code via a maliciously crafted project directory containing an executable that bypasses workspace trust protections when a local user opens the directory. To remediate this issue, users should upgrade to version 1.0.228 or higher. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-427 Added Reference https://aws.amazon.com/security/security-bulletins/2026-074-aws/ Added Reference https://kiro.dev/changelog/ide/1-0/#patch-1-0-228