CVE-2026-63093 Cursor for Windows 3.2.16 RCE via Malicious git.exe in Workspace

High 8.7 Published 17 Jul 2026 Updated 28 Jul 2026

Attackers can execute arbitrary code by placing a malicious git.exe in a repository, which Cursor automatically runs upon opening the project.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-63093?

CVE-2026-63093 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Anysphere, Inc. Cursor, published on 17 Jul 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cursor for Windows version 3.2.16 contains a binary planting vulnerability that allows remote attackers to achieve arbitrary code execution by placing a malicious git.exe file in the repository root directory. When a developer clones and opens a crafted repository, Cursor automatically resolves and executes the workspace-resident git.exe during IDE startup and on a recurring timed cadence without any user interaction, running the malicious binary under the privileges of the current user.

Weakness: CWE-426

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-63093?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Anysphere Cursor.

How do I fix CVE-2026-63093?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-63093 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2026-63093 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-63093 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-prfr-jc65-hr23.