CVE-2026-80432
Description
A flaw was found in kitty. An authorization vulnerability allows a program running inside the terminal to access the contents of files dragged over the window, leading to unauthorized information disclosure. This issue occurs because the drag-and-drop handler fulfills file data requests without verifying that the user completed the drop action, and retains transfer state after a drag leaves the window. Consequently, a local application can obtain sensitive file contents even when a user only hovers a file across the terminal window without releasing it.
Statement
Red Hat Product Security has determined that this vulnerability does not affect any currently supported Red Hat product. This assessment may evolve based on further analysis and discovery. For more information about this vulnerability and the products it affects, please see the linked references.
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