Vulnerability 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.
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-cv6g-cmxc-vw8jVendor AdvisoryExploit
- https://zed.dev/blog/secure-by-defaultProductRelease Notes
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-68433?
CVE-2025-68433 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 Model Context Protocol (MCP) configurations from the `settings.json` file located ...
How severe is CVE-2025-68433?
CVE-2025-68433 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-2025-68433?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Zed Zed.