CVE-2026-76230 Renovate 35.63.0 before 40.33.0 Command Injection via npm
Attackers with repository write access can execute arbitrary commands on the Renovate host by crafting malicious configuration files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-76230?
CVE-2026-76230 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in renovatebot renovate, published on 19 Aug 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Renovate versions from 35.63.0 before 40.33.0 contain a command injection vulnerability in the npm manager where user-provided packageName values are appended to npm install commands without proper sanitization. Attackers with repository write access can craft malicious Renovate configuration files to execute arbitrary commands on the machine running Renovate.
Weakness: CWE-77
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-76230?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including renovate.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
renovate npm | From 35.63.0 | 40.33.0 |
renovate npm | From 35.63.0 | 40.33.0 |
How do I fix CVE-2026-76230?
Upgrade renovate to 40.33.0 or later.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2026-76230 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-76230 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8rp2-gc6p-4hgp, GHSA-fr4j-65pv-gjjj.