CVE-2025-59944: cursor — Fix

Description

Cursor is a code editor built for programming with AI. Versions 1.6.23 and below contain case-sensitive checks in the way Cursor IDE protects its sensitive files (e.g., */.cursor/mcp.json), which allows attackers to modify the content of these files through prompt injection and achieve remote code execution. A prompt injection can lead to full RCE through modifying sensitive files on case-insensitive fileystems. This issue is fixed in version 1.7.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.0

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-178 CWE-178

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
anysphere	cursor	< 1.6.23

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/cursor/cursor/security/advisories/GHSA-xcwh-rrwj-gxc7

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-59944? +

Cursor is a code editor built for programming with AI. Versions 1.6.23 and below contain case-sensitive checks in the way Cursor IDE protects its sensitive files (e.g., */.cursor/mcp.json), which allows attackers to modify the content of these files through prompt injection and achieve remote code execution. A prompt injection can lead to full RCE through modifying sensitive files on case-insensitive fileystems. This issue is fixed in version 1.7. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-59944? +

CVE-2025-59944 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.0 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-59944? +

CVE-2025-59944 affects products from anysphere, specifically: cursor. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-59944? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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