CVE-2026-22708 Details
Description
Cursor is a code editor built for programming with AI. Prior to 2.3, hen the Cursor Agent is running in Auto-Run Mode with Allowlist mode enabled, certain shell built-ins can still be executed without appearing in the allowlist and without requiring user approval. This allows an attacker via indirect or direct prompt injection to poison the shell environment by setting, modifying, or removing environment variables that influence trusted commands. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.3.
A vulnerability exists in the Cursor code editor, specifically in versions prior to 2.3. When the Cursor Agent is in Auto-Run Mode with Allowlist mode enabled, certain shell built-ins can be executed without user approval or being listed on the allowlist. This flaw allows an attacker to manipulate the shell environment by altering, adding, or removing environment variables that affect trusted commands. The issue can be exploited through direct or indirect prompt injection.
Users can update to Cursor version 2.3, where this vulnerability has been fixed.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jan 14, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/cursor/cursor/security/advisories/GHSA-82wg-qcm4-fp2w | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-77 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') | [email protected] |
| CWE-15 | External Control of System or Configuration Setting | [email protected] |
| CWE-269 | Improper Privilege Management | [email protected] |
| CWE-74 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') | [email protected] |
| CWE-77 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') | [email protected] |
| CWE-78 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') | [email protected] |
| CWE-94 | Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| anysphere cursor | < 2.3 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jan 14, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |