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.
Published: 2026-08-04
Score: 8.5 High
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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History

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values 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.
Title Executable Resolution from Untrusted Project Directory in Kiro IDE on Windows
First Time appeared Amazon
Amazon kiro Ide
Weaknesses CWE-427
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:amazon:kiro_ide:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Amazon
Amazon kiro Ide
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 8.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}

Subscriptions

Amazon Kiro Ide
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: AMZN

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-04T19:35:43.289Z

Reserved: 2026-08-03T13:09:22.963Z

Link: CVE-2026-18656

cve-icon Vulnrichment

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cve-icon NVD

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cve-icon Redhat

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cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-04T21:45:04Z

Weaknesses