A critical vulnerability has been discovered in the Cursor IDE, allowing attackers to take control of a user's PC simply by cloning a malicious Git repository. This vulnerability, rated with a CVSS score of 9.9, represents a severe security risk. The exploit targets the way Cursor handles Git operations, potentially leading to widespread compromise if exploited. AI
IMPACT Critical security flaw in Cursor IDE could lead to widespread PC compromise via Git cloning.
RANK_REASON Discovery of a critical vulnerability in a specific software product.
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