CVE-2026-18656: An uncontrolled search path element in Kiro IDE before version 1.0.228 on Windows might allow a remote unauthe

Routine

HIGH 7.8WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-18656 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting kiro ide. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An uncontrolled search path element in Kiro IDE before version 1.0.228 on Windows might allow a remote unauthenticated actor to execute arbitrary code via a maliciously crafted project directory containing an executable that bypasses workspace trust protections when a local user opens the directory. To remediate this issue, users should upgrade to version 1.0.228 or higher.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 88%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-427
Published	2026-08-04
Last modified	2026-10-23

Publisher (CNA): AMZN · Vendor: amazon

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-08-04 20:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-23 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

amazon kiro ide UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.0.228

Fixed in: 1.0.228

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy kiro-ide || rpm -q kiro-ide || kiro-ide --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.0.228 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade kiro-ide

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade kiro-ide

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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