Vulnerability in Hmbown Codewhale
CVE-2026-75912
CodeWhale versions before 0.8.64 contain an argument injection vulnerability in the git_blame tool that allows attackers to read arbitrary files by injecting git options into the unvalidated rev parameter. Attackers can supply rev values like --contents=/path/to/file to exfiltrate sensitive files such as SSH keys and credentials through the tool output returned to the model.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.4 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (vendor-advisory)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (patch)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-75912?
- CVE-2026-75912 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hmbown Codewhale, classified under Argument Injection. CVSS score: 7.4/10. Published 2026-08-18.
- How severe is CVE-2026-75912?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.4 out of 10.