Vulnerability in Mawww Kakoune
CVE-2026-48120
Kakoune is a code editor. Prior to version 2026.05.21, the bundled, enabled by default, `autorestore.kak` script can be exploited by malicious backup files leading to arbitrary kakoune and shell commands being executed by simply opening a…
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.6 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Mawww Kakoune — versions < 2026.05.21
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-48120?
- CVE-2026-48120 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mawww Kakoune, classified under Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component (Injection). CVSS score: 8.6/10. Published 2026-08-07.
- How severe is CVE-2026-48120?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.6 out of 10.