CVE-2026-54057 Details
Description
Kitty is a cross-platform GPU based terminal. In versions prior to 0.47.3, kitty's OSC 21 (color-control) query reply reflects attacker-controlled bytes, including newlines, into the shell's input without sanitization. Version 0.47.3 fixes the issue.
A command injection vulnerability has been identified in Kitty terminal versions prior to 0.47.3. The issue arises in the OSC 21 (color-control) query reply, which reflects attacker-controlled bytes, including newlines, into the shell's input without proper sanitization. This unsanitized input allows for the execution of arbitrary commands in the shell.
Users can upgrade to Kitty version 0.47.3 or later to address this vulnerability.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jun 15, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/kovidgoyal/kitty/security/advisories/GHSA-5gmr-9gwg-hhq6 | CISA-ADP | ExploitVendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/kovidgoyal/kitty/security/advisories/GHSA-5gmr-9gwg-hhq6 | [email protected] | ExploitVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-150 | Improper Neutralization of Escape, Meta, or Control Sequences | [email protected] |
| CWE-94 | Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| kovidgoyal kitty | < 0.47.3 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jun 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 12, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |