CVE-2026-8766: A flaw has been found in Kilo-Org kilocode up to 7.0.47

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2026-8766 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting kilo code cli. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A flaw has been found in Kilo-Org kilocode up to 7.0.47. This issue affects the function Load of the file packages/opencode/src/config/config.ts of the component Environment Variable Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument KILO_CONFIG_CONTENT can lead to information disclosure. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not re

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200, CWE-284
Published	2026-05-17
Last modified	2026-10-14

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: kilo

Last updated 2026-10-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-17 23:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-14 20:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kilo kilo code cli UPGRADE

Affected: <= 7.0.47

Fixed in: newer than 7.0.47

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls kilo-code-cli

2. UPGRADE to newer than 7.0.47

npm install kilo-code-cli@">7.0.47"

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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-2026-8766?

kilo code cli: upgrade to newer than 7.0.47. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-8766 being exploited?

CVE-2026-8766 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-2026-8766 affect?

CVE-2026-8766 affects kilo code cli. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). A flaw has been found in Kilo-Org kilocode up to 7.0.47. This issue affects the function Load of the file packages/opencode/src/config/config.ts of the component Environment Variable Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument KILO_CO

How urgent is CVE-2026-8766?

Priority 26/100. Public exploit reference

References

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