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CVE-2026-75915

7.5 · HIGH

CodeWhale versions before 0.8.64 contain an environment variable exposure vulnerability in the js_execution tool that fails to scrub parent process environment variables before spawning Node.js.

Published Aug 18, 2026CWE-200EPSS 0.68%

Overview

CVE-2026-75915 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 18, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

CodeWhale versions before 0.8.64 contain an environment variable exposure vulnerability in the js_execution tool that fails to scrub parent process environment variables before spawning Node.js. Attackers can craft malicious JavaScript code executed by the tool to read process.env and leak API keys, cloud credentials, and authentication tokens back to the model context.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/Hmbown/CodeWhale/commit/26de44a8bd5051f8f944ea60b2c37ae1d2b7d25eGitHubgithub.com/Hmbown/CodeWhale/security/advisories/GHSA-h539-c7r8-3xq4Refwww.vulncheck.com/advisories/codewhale-before-environment-variable-leak-via-js-executionGitHubgithub.com/Hmbown/CodeWhale/security/advisories/GHSA-h539-c7r8-3xq4

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-75915?

CVE-2026-75915 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 18, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-75915?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-75915?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-75915?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2026-75915 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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