Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-0830 affects AWS Kiro IDE before version 0.6.18. A malicious workspace folder name could trigger command injection in the GitLab Merge Request helper when a user opens that workspace. Business urgency is high for teams using Kiro because successful exploitation could run arbitrary commands on a developer workstation.
Executive priority
Patch promptly where Kiro is used by engineering teams. This is not described as remotely exploitable without user action, but developer workstations often hold credentials and source access, making arbitrary command execution a meaningful business risk.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-78 command injection in Kiro IDE’s GitLab Merge-Request helper. The published CVSS 4.0 score is 8.4, with local attack vector and required user interaction. The described trigger is processing specially crafted workspace folder names in Kiro versions before 0.6.18.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on developer workstations running Kiro IDE before 0.6.18, especially where users open untrusted or externally supplied workspace folders. The source bundle does not identify server-side exposure or affected products beyond Kiro IDE.
Exploitation context
Sources describe exploitation requiring a user to open a maliciously crafted workspace. The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. Treat untrusted project workspaces as the key risk path.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE description, CVSS vector, AWS bulletin, and Kiro changelog reference. No exploit details, public exploitation claims, or compensating controls beyond updating are provided in the source bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Update Kiro IDE to the latest version, at least beyond the affected pre-0.6.18 releases.
- Prioritize updates on developer machines handling external repositories or shared workspaces.
- Review AWS and Kiro vendor guidance for any additional recommendations.
Validation and detection
- Inventory endpoints with Kiro IDE installed.
- Confirm installed Kiro versions are 0.6.18 or later.
- Check whether developers open untrusted workspace folders in Kiro.
- Review the AWS bulletin and Kiro changelog for environment-specific guidance.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.4 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.4HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://kiro.dev/changelog/spec-correctness-and-cli/CVE reference · patch
- https://aws.amazon.com/security/security-bulletins/2026-001-AWS/CVE reference · vendor-advisory
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
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