Vulnerability Description
Zed, a code editor, has an aribtrary code execution vulnerability in versions prior to 0.218.2-pre. The Zed IDE loads Language Server Protocol (LSP) configurations from the `settings.json` file located within a project’s `.zed` subdirectory. A malicious LSP 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 when a user opens project file for which there is an LSP entry. A concerted effort by an attacker to seed a project settings file (`./zed/settings.json`) with malicious language server configurations could result in arbitrary code execution with the user's privileges if the user opens the project in Zed without reviewing the contents. 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Zed | Zed | < 0.218.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/security/advisories/GHSA-29cp-2hmh-hcxjVendor AdvisoryExploit
- https://zed.dev/blog/secure-by-defaultProductRelease Notes
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-68432?
CVE-2025-68432 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.7 (HIGH). Zed, a code editor, has an aribtrary code execution vulnerability in versions prior to 0.218.2-pre. The Zed IDE loads Language Server Protocol (LSP) configurations from the `settings.json` file locate...
How severe is CVE-2025-68432?
CVE-2025-68432 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-68432?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Zed Zed.