CVE-2026-48120 — Kakoune has a Critical RCE via Autorestore Backup Filename Injection
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 …
Published: 2026-08-07 · CVSS: 8.6 · CVSS 3.1
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 file. Kakoune 2026.05.21 fixes the issue. As a workaround, add `autorestore-disable` to the user kakrc will disable the autorestore feature.
Source: CVE Program · Revision 8b16575c39f1e1810c5e863010da073d2d3285e7