CVE-2026-41414: Skim is a fuzzy finder designed to through files, lines, and commands

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-41414?

skim: upgrade to 4.6.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-41414 being exploited?

CVE-2026-41414 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-41414 affect?

CVE-2026-41414 affects skim. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). Skim is a fuzzy finder designed to through files, lines, and commands. The generate-files job in .github/workflows/pr.yml checks out attacker-controlled fork code and executes it via cargo run, with access to SKIM_RS_BOT_PRIVATE_KEY and GIT

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-41414?

Priority 36/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Routine

HIGH 7.4UPGRADE

CVE-2026-41414 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.4) affecting skim. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Skim is a fuzzy finder designed to through files, lines, and commands. The generate-files job in .github/workflows/pr.yml checks out attacker-controlled fork code and executes it via cargo run, with access to SKIM_RS_BOT_PRIVATE_KEY and GITHUB_TOKEN (contents:write). No gates prevent exploitation - any GitHub user can trigger this by opening a pull request from a fork. This vulnerability is fixed with commit bf63404ad51985b00ed304690ba9d477860a5a

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.4 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 80%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2026-04-24
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: skim-rs

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-24 19:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 00:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

skim-rs skim UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.6.1

Fixed in: 4.6.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy skim || rpm -q skim || skim --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.6.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade skim

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade skim

Note

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

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-41414?

skim: upgrade to 4.6.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-41414 being exploited?

CVE-2026-41414 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-41414 affect?

CVE-2026-41414 affects skim. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). Skim is a fuzzy finder designed to through files, lines, and commands. The generate-files job in .github/workflows/pr.yml checks out attacker-controlled fork code and executes it via cargo run, with access to SKIM_RS_BOT_PRIVATE_KEY and GIT

How urgent is CVE-2026-41414?

Priority 36/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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