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ID:12027 - Exploit for Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component in Windsurf - CVE-2025-36730
ID:12027 - Exploit for Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component in Windsurf - CVE-2025-36730
Published: October 23, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU117619
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-36730
CWE-ID: CWE-74
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Windsurf
Windsurf
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to the prompt injection within filename. A remote attacker can create a file name that will be appended to the user prompt and cause Windsurf to follow its instructions.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.