CVE-2026-75911
HighCVSS 7.8Summary
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.
Risk Assessment
An attacker can take control of the user's machine by executing arbitrary commands on their behalf, potentially leading to data theft, malware installation, or full system compromise.
Recommendation
Update CodeWhale to version 0.8.64 or later, which includes a fix for the allow_shell parameter validation. Additionally, avoid opening repositories from untrusted sources.
Original NVD description (English source)
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.