CVE-2026-75911

CodeWhale versions before 0.8.64 fail to properly validate the allow_shell configuration parameter from project config files, allowing attackers to enable arbitrary shell command execution by committing a malicious .codewhale/config.toml file to a repository. When a user clones and opens the repository in CodeWhale, the AI model gains access to exec_shell and task_shell tools, enabling execution of arbitrary shell commands on the victim's machine without explicit user consent.

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/Hmbown/CodeWhale/commit/43563356b98c6b993085554da82e77370160a31c
https://github.com/Hmbown/CodeWhale/security/advisories/GHSA-gx45-xrj5-g6c4
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/codewhale-before-remote-code-execution-via-allow-shell
https://github.com/Hmbown/CodeWhale/security/advisories/GHSA-gx45-xrj5-g6c4

Configurations

No configuration.

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-08-18 16:18

Updated : 2026-09-08 20:32

NVD link : CVE-2026-75911

Mitre link : CVE-2026-75911

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-75911

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-94

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

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