Path Traversal in Anysphere Cursor
CVE-2025-64107
Cursor is a code editor built for programming with AI. In versions 1.7.52 and below, manipulating internal settings may lead to RCE. Cursor detects path manipulation via forward slashes (./.cursor/./././././mcp.json etc.), and requires hum…
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
EPSS: 0.003 (22.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Anysphere Cursor
- Cursor — versions < 2.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-64107?
- CVE-2025-64107 is a high-severity vulnerability in Anysphere Cursor, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2025-11-04.
- How severe is CVE-2025-64107?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.