Vulnerability Description
launch-editor allows users to open files with line numbers in editor from Node.js. Prior to 2.14.2, when an attacker can create a filesystem entry beginning with plus or minus in the working directory, an affected editor is selected, and the path can remain relative or is converted to a relative WSL path, launchEditor forwards the path without forcing it to be interpreted as a positional filename. Editor option parsing then treats the attacker-controlled filename as a command-line flag, which can cause unintended file overwrite or arbitrary command execution by the selected editor. The affected editors are Vim and gVim, MacVim, Emacs and Emacsclient, and Notepad++ when a plugin exposes dangerous operations; WSL path conversion keeps Vite and newer middleware callers exposed. This issue is fixed in version 2.14.2.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/vitejs/launch-editor/commit/f6e6701bb1f16f2dd242b321374f1b6cc
- https://github.com/vitejs/launch-editor/pull/156
- https://github.com/vitejs/launch-editor/releases/tag/v2.14.2
- https://github.com/vitejs/launch-editor/security/advisories/GHSA-r825-w8mm-5pxw
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-112944?
CVE-2026-112944 is a documented vulnerability. launch-editor allows users to open files with line numbers in editor from Node.js. Prior to 2.14.2, when an attacker can create a filesystem entry beginning with plus or minus in the working directory...
How severe is CVE-2026-112944?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-112944. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-112944?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.