CVE-2026-9255: Tool Execution Without Authorization via Piped Stdin in Kiro CLI

Published May 22, 2026
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Updated

Missing input source validation in the tool authorization prompt in Kiro CLI before 1.28.0 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary tools, including shell commands, without user approval by crafting content that is piped to kiro-cli via stdin.

We recommend you to upgrade to kiro-cli version 1.28.0 or later.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Kiro CLI<1.28.0
Amazon Kiro Cli<1.28.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Kiro CLI (kiro-cli) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.28.0

Event History

May 22, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:38 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 28, 58520
Event
via FIRST·06:52 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-9255?

The severity of CVE-2026-9255 is rated as high, with a score of 7.8.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-9255?

To fix CVE-2026-9255, upgrade to Kiro CLI version 1.28.0 or later.

3

What are the risks associated with CVE-2026-9255?

CVE-2026-9255 allows local attackers to execute arbitrary tools and shell commands without user approval, posing a significant risk to system security.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-9255?

Users of Kiro CLI before version 1.28.0 are affected by CVE-2026-9255 due to the lack of input source validation.

5

What is the main issue of CVE-2026-9255?

The main issue of CVE-2026-9255 is the missing input source validation in the tool authorization prompt, allowing unauthorized execution of commands.

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