CVE-2026-31854: Cursor indirect prompt injection enables automatic command execution
A vulnerability in the Cursor AI code editor prior to version 2.0 allowed maliciously crafted instructions on visited websites to be followed by the model, and combined with a command whitelist bypass, could cause commands to run automatically without user intent. The issue is fixed in Cursor 2.0.
Disclosed 11 March 2026 · Record updated 13 September 2026
Impact
Indirect prompt injection combined with a command whitelist bypass could lead to unintended automatic command execution on the user's machine.
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Sources
- nvd.nist.govhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-31854
