CVE-2026-41253 — Code Execution
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CVE-2026-41253 — 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 "hypothet
What This Means For You
- If your environment is affected by CWE-829, review your exposure and prioritize patching based on your environment. Monitor vendor advisories for CVE-2026-41253 updates and patches.
Related ATT&CK Techniques
🛡️ Detection Rules
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CVE-2026-41253 - iTerm2 Malicious File Display Code Execution
Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-41253 | vulnerability | CVE-2026-41253 |
| CWE-829 | weakness | CWE-829 |
Written by SCW Vulnerability Desk
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | NVD |
| Channel | National Vulnerability Database |
| Published | April 18, 2026 at 09:16 UTC |
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