Description
CodeWhale versions before 0.8.64 fail to validate file paths in the project config instructions field, allowing attackers to read arbitrary files on the victim's system. A malicious .codewhale/config.toml file in a cloned repository can specify paths outside the workspace that are read and injected into the AI system prompt for exfiltration.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 7.5/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hmbown | CodeWhale | >= 0.8.8, < 0.8.41 |
| Hmbown | CodeWhale | >= 0.8.8, < 0.8.41 |
| Hmbown | CodeWhale | >= 0.8.41, < 0.8.64 |
| Hmbown | CodeWhale | >= 0.8.41, < 0.8.64 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Aug 18, 2026
- Last modified
- Oct 22, 2026
- NVD status
- Deferred