CVE-2026-115726 Aider through 0.86.2 Command Execution via Repository .aider.conf.yml Settings
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-115726?
CVE-2026-115726 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aider-AI aider, published on 23 Oct 2026.
Official description
Aider through 0.86.2 contains a command execution vulnerability that allows attackers to run shell commands by committing a malicious .aider.conf.yml that is auto-loaded without a trust prompt. Attackers can set notifications-command or editor values that are executed via subprocess with shell=True after model replies or /editor use, running commands with the victim's privileges.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-115726?
How do I fix CVE-2026-115726?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-115726 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-115726 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-115726 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qf42-jvf7-pgg2.