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CVE-2026-75912: Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command ('Argument Injection') in Hmbown CodeWhale

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-75912cvecve-2026-75912
Published: 08/18/2026 (08/18/2026, 15:22:00 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Hmbown
Product: CodeWhale

Description

CodeWhale versions before 0.8.64 have an argument injection vulnerability in the git_blame tool. This flaw allows attackers to inject git options via the unvalidated rev parameter, enabling them to read arbitrary files. Sensitive files such as SSH keys and credentials can be exfiltrated through the tool's output. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 4.0 score of 8.3.

CVSS v4.0

Score 8.3high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Passive
Vuln. Confidentiality
High
Vuln. Integrity
None
Vuln. Availability
None
Subsq. Confidentiality
High
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:N/SA:N

Affected software

Hmbown

CodeWhale

Affected versions
>=0.3.27 <0.8.41

Hmbown

CodeWhale

Affected versions
>=0.8.41 <0.8.64
GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
hmbown/CodeWhale
pkg:github/hmbown/CodeWhale
Affected versions
<0.8.64=0.3.27

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/11/2026, 21:33:09 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-75912 is an argument injection vulnerability in Hmbown's CodeWhale product, specifically in the git_blame tool. Versions prior to 0.8.64 improperly neutralize argument delimiters in the rev parameter, allowing attackers to inject git options like --contents=/path/to/file. This injection enables unauthorized reading of arbitrary files, including sensitive data such as SSH keys and credentials, via the tool's output. The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction but has high impact on confidentiality.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to read arbitrary files on the system running CodeWhale, potentially exposing sensitive information such as SSH keys and credentials. This compromises confidentiality and could lead to further system compromise if the leaked credentials are used maliciously.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, avoid using affected versions or restrict access to the git_blame tool to trusted users only.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulnCheck
Date Reserved
2026-08-18T15:05:54.225Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6a847ba0c6e8be0332665557

Added to database: 08/18/2026, 15:34:56 UTC

Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 21:33:09 UTC

Last updated: 10/02/2026, 06:40:46 UTC

Views: 71

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