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CVE-2026-115726

Aider through 0.86.2 Command Execution via Repository .aider.conf.yml Settings

Aider-AI aider
Open in ThreatlineRecord JSON
CVSS
8.5High
ExploitationNo known exploitationNot in CISA KEV, which does not prove it is unexploitedCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)0.25%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 15% of CVEs. Scored 24 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below
Published23 Oct 2026Updated 23 Oct 2026CVE List

What fixes it

No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.

Description

Aider through 0.86.2 contains a command execution vulnerability that allows attackers to run shell commands by committing a malicious .aider.conf.yml that is auto-loaded without a trust prompt. Attackers can set notifications-command or editor values that are executed via subprocess with shell=True after model replies or /editor use, running commands with the victim's privileges.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 1

  • aideraffected: all versions through 0.86.2CVE List

References 5