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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 arbi…
Impact
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.
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| rust | deepseek-tui | >= 0.8.6, <= 0.8.41 | none recorded |
| npm | deepseek-tui | >= 0.8.6, < 0.8.41 | 0.8.41 |
| rust | codewhale-tui | >= 0.8.41, < 0.8.64 | 0.8.64 |
| npm | codewhale | >= 0.8.41, < 0.8.64 | 0.8.64 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- GitHub advisory
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-gx45-xrj5-g6c4
- https://github.com/Hmbown/CodeWhale/security/advisories/GHSA-gx45-xrj5-g6c4
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-75911
- https://github.com/Hmbown/CodeWhale/commit/43563356b98c6b993085554da82e77370160a31c
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/codewhale-before-remote-code-execution-via-allow-shell