Vulnerability Description
Cursor is a code editor built for programming with AI. Prior to 3.0.0, Cursor IDE for macOS allows an agent running in Auto-Run Sandbox mode, when Docker Desktop and the Dev Containers CLI are installed, to launch a privileged container and mount Docker's virtiofs0, granting read and write access to the user's home directory and enabling host command execution with the user's privileges without an additional permission prompt. This issue is fixed in version 3.0.0.
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FAQ
What is CVE-2026-73218?
CVE-2026-73218 is a documented vulnerability. Cursor is a code editor built for programming with AI. Prior to 3.0.0, Cursor IDE for macOS allows an agent running in Auto-Run Sandbox mode, when Docker Desktop and the Dev Containers CLI are install...
How severe is CVE-2026-73218?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-73218. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-73218?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.