RCE in Anysphere Cursor
CVE-2025-64108
Cursor is a code editor built for programming with AI. In versions 1.7.44 and below, various NTFS path quirks allow a prompt injection attacker to circumvent sensitive file protections and overwrite files which Cursor requires human approval to overwrite. Modification of some of the protected files can lead to RCE. Must be chained with a prompt injection or malicious model attach. Only affects systems supporting NTFS. This issue is fixed in version 2.0.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
EPSS: 0.004 (36.2th 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-2025-64108?
- CVE-2025-64108 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-2025-64108?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.