CVE-2026-93993
CVE-2026-93993 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-829.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v4: 8.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-829
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Mistral Vibe before 2.25.5 contains a remote code execution vulnerability in the worktree creation process that executes git hooks before trust validation. Attackers can supply a repository with a crafted post-checkout hook that executes arbitrary shell commands with the privileges of the user running Vibe.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-93993?
- Mistral Vibe before 2.25.5 contains a remote code execution vulnerability in the worktree creation process that executes git hooks before trust validation. Attackers can supply a repository with a crafted post-checkout hook that executes arbitrary shell commands with the privileges of the user running Vibe.
- How severe is CVE-2026-93993?
- CVE-2026-93993 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-93993 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-93993?
- 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.
- When was CVE-2026-93993 published?
- CVE-2026-93993 was published on 2026-09-19 and last updated on 2026-09-22.
References
- https://github.com/mistralai/mistral-vibe
- https://github.com/mistralai/mistral-vibe/blob/19b5b74faa78d0816b8d4d4c7d7543fc3520678c/vibe/core/git/repo.py#L411-L431
- https://github.com/mistralai/mistral-vibe/commit/c069ffa1e12fb5f2487b489217c40ab97721d553
- https://github.com/mistralai/mistral-vibe/issues/996
- https://github.com/mistralai/mistral-vibe/releases/tag/v2.25.5
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/mistral-vibe-before-2.25.5-remote-code-execution-via-git-post-checkout
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