CVE-2026-75912: Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command ('Argument Injection') in Hmbown CodeWhale
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2026-75912: Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command ('Argument Injection') in Hmbown 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
Affected software
Hmbown
CodeWhale
Hmbown
CodeWhale
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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