CVE-2026-42850

Published: Giu 12, 2026 Last Modified: Giu 12, 2026
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
HIGH 7,4
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: high
Privileges Required: none
User Interaction: active
Confidentiality: N/A
Integrity: N/A
Availability: N/A

Description

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Kitty is a cross-platform GPU based terminal. In versions prior to 0.47.0, it is possible to inject commands within the subshell through kitty error. A special escape code will make kitty return an error, this error is not escaped and will be correctly echoed back to the terminal with CRLF, as such it will be run by the shell in use. To exploit this bug, the victim must use a netcat or a similar program to connect to the attacker, or else listening for someone to connect. Once this condition is set, an attacker could pwn the computer of the victim using a special kitty's escape code that will run a command in the shell in use. Version 04.7.0 fixes the issue.

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Trend Analysis

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Prevede la probabilità di sfruttamento basata su intelligence sulle minacce e sulle caratteristiche della vulnerabilità.

EPSS Score
0,0005
Percentile
0,2th
Updated

EPSS Score Trend (Last 3 Days)

77

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')

Draft
Abstraction: Class Structure: Simple
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Integrity Confidentiality Availability
Potential Impacts:
Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands
Applicable Platforms
Technologies: AI/ML
Likelihood of Exploit: High
View CWE Details
https://github.com/kovidgoyal/kitty/security/advisories/GHS…
https://github.com/kovidgoyal/kitty/security/advisories/GHSA-p64q-59hq-5q65