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NVD description
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.
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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… https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-48120
Post summary
CVE-2026-48120 highlights a vulnerability in Kakoune's default autorestore script that can be abused with malicious backup files before version 2026.05.21.