Bug 2512701 (CVE-2026-48120) - CVE-2026-48120 kakoune: Kakoune: Remote Code Execution via malicious backup files
Summary: CVE-2026-48120 kakoune: Kakoune: Remote Code Execution via malicious backup f...
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Status: NEW
Alias: CVE-2026-48120
Product: Security Response
Classification: Other
Component: vulnerability
Version: unspecified
Hardware: All
OS: Linux
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Reported: 2026-08-07 22:41 UTC by OSIDB Bzimport
Modified: 2026-08-11 15:21 UTC (History)
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Description OSIDB Bzimport 2026-08-07 22:41:22 UTC 
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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