CVE-2026-18657 (GCVE-0-2026-18657)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-08-04 19:38 – Updated: 2026-08-05 03:57
VLAI
Title
Executable Resolution from Untrusted Project Directory in Kiro CLI on Windows
Summary
An uncontrolled search path element in Kiro CLI before version 2.10.0 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 starts Kiro CLI in the directory. To remediate this issue, users should upgrade to version 2.10.0 or higher.
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: no Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-08-04 00:00 UTC
CWE
  • CWE-427 - Uncontrolled Search Path Element
Assigner
AMZN CNA under the mitre root
CNA scorecard A 94/100 over 142 records in the last 180 days details
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Amazon Kiro CLI Affected: 0 , < 2.10.0 (custom)
    cpe:2.3:a:amazon:kiro_cli:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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