RCE in Gitahead
CVE-2026-106059
GitAhead through 2.7.1 on macOS contains a command injection vulnerability that allows attackers to execute shell commands by crafting repository filenames interpolated unescaped into the Show in Finder AppleScript. Attackers can commit a file whose path contains a double quote followed by a do shell script payload, which runs as the victim user when Show in Finder is chosen.
Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- github.com/gitahead/gitahead/issues/663 (issue-tracking)
- github.com/gitahead/gitahead (product)
- github.com/gitahead/gitahead/blob/v2.7.1/src/tools/ShowTool.cpp (technical-description)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gitahead-through-2.7.1-on-macos-command-injection-… (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-106059?
- CVE-2026-106059 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gitahead, classified under OS Command Injection. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-10-07.
- How severe is CVE-2026-106059?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.