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
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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.