CVE-2026-95985
Kiro IDE Allows Agentic Writes to Global Configurations While Working in Untrusted Workspaces
Description
The file write tool in Amazon Kiro IDE versions before 1.0.242 might allow remote unauthenticated actors to inject crafted instructions into the agent's context. When a user runs the agent in a crafted repository as an untrusted workspace, sending any message can cause agent modifications to auto-loaded global configuration paths. We recommend you upgrade to Kiro IDE version 1.0.242 or later. Users who ran the agent in an untrusted workspace on an earlier version should also review the global Kiro configuration directory (~/.kiro) for entries they did not create.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 24, 2026, 6:19 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 24, 2026, 7:36 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
ff89ba41-3aa1-4d27-914a-91399e9639e5
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | ff89ba41-3aa1-4d27-914a-91399e9639e5 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | ff89ba41-3aa1-4d27-914a-91399e9639e5 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | ff89ba41-3aa1-4d27-914a-91399e9639e5 |
Solution
- Upgrade Kiro IDE to version 1.0.242 or later.
- Review ~/.kiro for unexpected entries.
- Remove any unauthorized entries.
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-2026-95985.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://aws.amazon.com/security/security-bulletins/2026-117-aws/ | |
| https://kiro.dev/changelog/ide/1-0-242/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-95985 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-95985
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by ff89ba41-3aa1-4d27-914a-91399e9639e5
Sep. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The file write tool in Amazon Kiro IDE versions before 1.0.242 might allow remote unauthenticated actors to inject crafted instructions into the agent's context. When a user runs the agent in a crafted repository as an untrusted workspace, sending any message can cause agent modifications to auto-loaded global configuration paths. We recommend you upgrade to Kiro IDE version 1.0.242 or later. Users who ran the agent in an untrusted workspace on an earlier version should also review the global Kiro configuration directory (~/.kiro) for entries they did not create. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/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:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-349 Added CWE CWE-829 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/95xxx/CVE-2026-95985.json">CVE-2026-95985</a> Added Reference https://aws.amazon.com/security/security-bulletins/2026-117-aws/ Added Reference https://kiro.dev/changelog/ide/1-0-242/ -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-95985', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-09-24T17:23:54.377945Z'}