CVE-2026-45038
CVE-2026-45038 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tabby with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-150.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v4: 8.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-30572
- Weakness: CWE-150
- Affected product: Tabby
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Tabby (formerly Terminus) is a highly configurable terminal emulator. Prior to 1.0.233, since Tabby does not escape control characters from file paths when dragging and dropping a file into it, code execution can be achieved. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.0.233.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-45038?
- Tabby (formerly Terminus) is a highly configurable terminal emulator. Prior to 1.0.233, since Tabby does not escape control characters from file paths when dragging and dropping a file into it, code execution can be achieved. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.0.233.
- How severe is CVE-2026-45038?
- CVE-2026-45038 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-45038 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-45038?
- CVE-2026-45038 affects Tabby. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-45038?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2026-45038 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-45038 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-30572.
- When was CVE-2026-45038 published?
- CVE-2026-45038 was published on 2026-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:tabby:tabby:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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