CVE-2026-75912 CodeWhale before 0.8.64 Argument Injection via git_blame
Attackers can inject git options to read arbitrary files, such as SSH keys, via the git_blame tool in CodeWhale.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-75912?
CVE-2026-75912 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Hmbown CodeWhale, published on 18 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
CodeWhale versions before 0.8.64 contain an argument injection vulnerability in the git_blame tool that allows attackers to read arbitrary files by injecting git options into the unvalidated rev parameter. Attackers can supply rev values like --contents=/path/to/file to exfiltrate sensitive files such as SSH keys and credentials through the tool output returned to the model.
Weakness: CWE-88
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-75912?
8 open source packages ship an affected version, including codewhale-tui, deepseek-tui and codewhale.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
codewhale-tui crates.io | From 0.8.41 | 0.8.64 |
codewhale-tui crates.io | From 0.8.41 | 0.8.64 |
deepseek-tui crates.io | From 0.3.27 to 0.8.41 | None |
deepseek-tui crates.io | From 0.3.27 to 0.8.41 | None |
codewhale npm | From 0.8.41 | 0.8.64 |
codewhale npm | From 0.8.41 | 0.8.64 |
2 more packages
deepseek-tui npm | From 0.3.27 | 0.8.41 |
deepseek-tui npm | From 0.3.27 | 0.8.41 |
How do I fix CVE-2026-75912?
Upgrade codewhale-tui to 0.8.64 or later.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2026-75912 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-75912 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c6mw-8xh8-gpq6.