CVE-2026-19266: Command Injection in Kirachon context-engine
CVE-2026-19266 is a command injection vulnerability in the Kirachon context-engine up to version 1.9.0. It affects the execGitCommand function in the src/mcp/utils/gitUtils.ts file within the review-git-diff endpoint. Manipulating the argument 'args' can lead to command injection. Upgrading to version 1.9.1 mitigates this issue. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 5.1.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability exists in the Kirachon context-engine versions 1.0 through 1.9.0 in the execGitCommand function of the review-git-diff endpoint. Improper handling of the 'args' parameter allows an attacker with low privileges and no user interaction to perform command injection. The issue is fixed in version 1.9.1 by patch e0729dcfd3a2b1682a7bff86e7174852c03419ba.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local or adjacent network access and low privileges can manipulate the 'args' parameter to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system. This can lead to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates low attack complexity and no user interaction required, but limited scope and privileges.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade the Kirachon context-engine to version 1.9.1 or later, which contains the patch e0729dcfd3a2b1682a7bff86e7174852c03419ba that fixes the command injection vulnerability. No other mitigation is documented. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory information.
CVE-2026-19266: Command Injection in Kirachon context-engine
Description
CVE-2026-19266 is a command injection vulnerability in the Kirachon context-engine up to version 1.9.0. It affects the execGitCommand function in the src/mcp/utils/gitUtils.ts file within the review-git-diff endpoint. Manipulating the argument 'args' can lead to command injection. Upgrading to version 1.9.1 mitigates this issue. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 5.1.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.1medium
Affected software
pkg:github/kirachon/context-enginecpe:2.3:a:kirachon:context-engine:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability exists in the Kirachon context-engine versions 1.0 through 1.9.0 in the execGitCommand function of the review-git-diff endpoint. Improper handling of the 'args' parameter allows an attacker with low privileges and no user interaction to perform command injection. The issue is fixed in version 1.9.1 by patch e0729dcfd3a2b1682a7bff86e7174852c03419ba.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local or adjacent network access and low privileges can manipulate the 'args' parameter to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system. This can lead to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates low attack complexity and no user interaction required, but limited scope and privileges.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade the Kirachon context-engine to version 1.9.1 or later, which contains the patch e0729dcfd3a2b1682a7bff86e7174852c03419ba that fixes the command injection vulnerability. No other mitigation is documented. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory information.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-07T14:10:48.765Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a76ddc6bf8831d539252daa
Added to database: 08/08/2026, 07:41:58 UTC
Last enriched: 08/08/2026, 08:01:00 UTC
Last updated: 08/08/2026, 08:01:03 UTC
Views: 4
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