CVE-2026-45038: Tabby: Dragging and Dropping a File into Tabby Can Lead to Code Execution

Published May 15, 2026
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Updated

Tabby (formerly Terminus) is a highly configurable terminal emulator. Prior to 1.0.233, since Tabby does not escape control characters from file paths when dragging and dropping a file into it, code execution can be achieved. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.0.233.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Tabby Tabby<1.0.233
Tabby Tabby<1.0.233

Event History

May 15, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:48 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-45038?

CVE-2026-45038 is considered to be a high severity vulnerability as it allows code execution through file drag and drop.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-45038?

To fix CVE-2026-45038, update Tabby to version 1.0.233 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2026-45038?

CVE-2026-45038 affects all versions of Tabby prior to 1.0.233.

4

What can an attacker do with CVE-2026-45038?

An attacker can execute arbitrary code on the system by leveraging the drag and drop file functionality in Tabby.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2026-45038 before applying a fix?

A recommended workaround for CVE-2026-45038 is to avoid using the drag and drop feature in Tabby until the software is updated.

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