CVE-2025-36730: Windsurf Prompt Injection via Filename

Published Oct 14, 2025
·
Updated

A prompt injection vulnerability exists in Windsurft version 1.10.7 in Write mode using SWE-1 model.

It is possible to create a file name that will be appended to the user prompt causing Windsurf to follow its instructions.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Windsurf Windsurf

Event History

Oct 14, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:24 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-36730?

CVE-2025-36730 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for prompt injection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-36730?

To mitigate CVE-2025-36730, update to the latest version of Windsurf that addresses this prompt injection vulnerability.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-36730?

CVE-2025-36730 could allow attackers to manipulate user prompts, leading to unintended file creation with potentially malicious content.

4

Which versions of Windsurf are affected by CVE-2025-36730?

Windsurf version 1.10.7 in Write mode using the SWE-1 model is specifically vulnerable to CVE-2025-36730.

5

Is CVE-2025-36730 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-36730 can be exploited remotely if attackers can provide crafted input to the vulnerable application.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203