Was zsh Hacked?
No Publicly Reported Incidents. As of May 2026, zsh has no publicly reported security breaches, hacks, or CVE entries in the databases Nerq monitors. This covers the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), GitHub Security Advisories, and OSV.dev. Nerq's automated security analysis rates zsh's security posture as strong (security dimension score: 90/100). Trust Score: 62/100 (C+). Last checked: 2026-04-30.
No Publicly Reported Incidents
Security Incident Summary
| CVE Count | 0 |
|---|---|
| Critical CVEs | 0 |
| Breach Status | No Publicly Reported Incidents |
| Trust Score | 62/100 (C+) |
| Security Dimension | 90/100 |
| Publisher | Unknown |
| Registry | N/A |
What We Check
- National Vulnerability Database (NVD) — CVE entries for publicly disclosed vulnerabilities
- GitHub Security Advisories — security alerts for open-source dependencies
- OSV.dev — Google's open-source vulnerability database
- Public breach reports — media reports and incident disclosures
Full Trust Analysis
For a complete safety assessment including privacy, maintenance, and community trust signals, see zsh Trust Score on Nerq.
FAQ
Has zsh been hacked?
As of May 2026, zsh has no publicly reported security breaches, hacks, or CVE entries in the databases Nerq monitors. This covers the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), GitHub Security Advisories, and OSV.dev.
How many CVEs does zsh have?
zsh has 0 CVE entries (0 critical). CVEs are publicly disclosed vulnerabilities tracked by MITRE and the NVD.
Is zsh safe to use after a breach?
With no reported breaches, zsh appears safe based on available data.
Where can I check zsh's security history?
Nerq monitors NVD (nvd.nist.gov), GitHub Security Advisories, and OSV.dev for zsh. View the full trust analysis at nerq.ai/safe/zsh.
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Updated May 2026. Trust scores based on automated analysis.