GHSA-GGHQ-QP34-GQG8

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-02-12 15:32 – Updated: 2026-06-26 00:31
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A flaw was found in the Emacs text editor. Improper handling of custom "man" URI schemes allows attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands by tricking users into visiting a specially crafted website or an HTTP URL with a redirect.

Severity
8.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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