CVE-2026-41253: High severity iTerm2 iTerm2 vulnerability

Published Apr 18, 2026
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Updated

In iTerm2 through 3.6.9, displaying a .txt file can cause code execution via DCS 2000p and OSC 135 data, if the working directory contains a malicious file whose name is valid output from the conductor encoding path, such as a pathname with an initial ace/c+ substring, aka "hypothetical in-band signaling abuse." This occurs because iTerm2 accepts the SSH conductor protocol from terminal output that does not originate from a legitimate conductor session.

Affected Software

2 affected components
iTerm2 iTerm2<=3.6.9
iTerm2 iTerm2<=3.6.9

Event History

Apr 18, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:27 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:27 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-41253?

CVE-2026-41253 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-41253?

To fix CVE-2026-41253, upgrade iTerm2 to version 3.6.10 or later.

3

How does CVE-2026-41253 allow for code execution?

CVE-2026-41253 allows code execution when displaying a malicious .txt file in specific working directory conditions.

4

What versions of iTerm2 are affected by CVE-2026-41253?

CVE-2026-41253 affects iTerm2 versions up to and including 3.6.9.

5

Can CVE-2026-41253 impact users on older operating systems?

Yes, users on older operating systems using vulnerable versions of iTerm2 are at risk from CVE-2026-41253.

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