Vulnerability Description
CodeWhale versions before 0.8.64 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the image_analyze tool that fails to canonicalize symlinks before reading files. Attackers can create workspace symlinks pointing to external files with image extensions to leak file bytes to the vision endpoint without user approval.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/Hmbown/CodeWhale/commit/26de44a8bd5051f8f944ea60b2c37ae1d2b7d
- https://github.com/Hmbown/CodeWhale/security/advisories/GHSA-w7wx-5q49-r59w
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/codewhale-before-path-traversal-via-image-a
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-75914?
CVE-2026-75914 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). CodeWhale versions before 0.8.64 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the image_analyze tool that fails to canonicalize symlinks before reading files. Attackers can create workspace symlinks poin...
How severe is CVE-2026-75914?
CVE-2026-75914 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-75914?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.