CodeWhale versions before 0.8.64 fail to properly validate the allow_shell configuration parameter from project config files, allowing attackers to enable arbitrary shell command execution by committing a malicious .codewhale/config.toml file to a repository. When a user clones and opens the repository in CodeWhale, the AI model gains access to exec_shell and task_shell tools, enabling execution of arbitrary shell commands on the victim's machine without explicit user consent.
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Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0000
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| Description | CodeWhale versions before 0.8.64 fail to properly validate the allow_shell configuration parameter from project config files, allowing attackers to enable arbitrary shell command execution by committing a malicious .codewhale/config.toml file to a repository. When a user clones and opens the repository in CodeWhale, the AI model gains access to exec_shell and task_shell tools, enabling execution of arbitrary shell commands on the victim's machine without explicit user consent. | |
| Title | CodeWhale before 0.8.64 Remote Code Execution via allow_shell | |
| Weaknesses | CWE-94 | |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: VulnCheck
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Updated: 2026-08-18T15:21:59.493Z
Reserved: 2026-08-18T15:05:54.225Z
Link: CVE-2026-75911
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Status : Received
Published: 2026-08-18T16:18:23.057
Modified: 2026-08-18T16:18:23.057
Link: CVE-2026-75911
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