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CVE-2025-68433

7.7 · HIGH

Zed, a code editor, has an aribtrary code execution vulnerability in versions prior to 0.218.2-pre.

Published Dec 17, 2025CWE-77EPSS 0.28%

Overview

CVE-2025-68433 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 17, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Zed, a code editor, has an aribtrary code execution vulnerability in versions prior to 0.218.2-pre. The Zed IDE loads Model Context Protocol (MCP) configurations from the `settings.json` file located within a project’s `.zed` subdirectory. A malicious MCP configuration can contain arbitrary shell commands that run on the host system with the privileges of the user running the IDE. This can be triggered automatically without any user interaction besides opening the project in the IDE. Version 0.218.2-pre fixes the issue by implementing worktree trust mechanism. As a workaround, users should carefully review the contents of project settings files (`./zed/settings.json`) before opening new projects in Zed.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/zed-industries/zed/security/advisories/GHSA-cv6g-cmxc-vw8jRefzed.dev/blog/secure-by-default

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-68433?

CVE-2025-68433 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 17, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-68433?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-68433?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2025-68433?

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