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Cursor AI Code Editor Flaw Enables Silent Code Execution via Malicious Repositories

Cursor AI Code Editor Flaw Enables Silent Code Execution via Malicious Repositories

September 12, 2025/in General News

A security weakness has been disclosed in the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered code editor Cursor that could trigger code execution when a maliciously crafted repository is opened using the program.
The issue stems from the fact that an out-of-the-box security setting is disabled by default, opening the door for attackers to run arbitrary code on users’ computers with their privileges.
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