CVE-2026-106059: Command Injection (CVSS 8.8)

Description

GitAhead through 2.7.1 on macOS contains a command injection vulnerability that allows attackers to execute shell commands by crafting repository filenames interpolated unescaped into the Show in Finder AppleScript. Attackers can commit a file whose path contains a double quote followed by a do shell script payload, which runs as the victim user when Show in Finder is chosen.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-78 OS Command Injection

References

Other References

https://github.com/gitahead/gitahead https://github.com/gitahead/gitahead/blob/v2.7.1/src/tools/ShowTool.cpp#L40-L48 https://github.com/gitahead/gitahead/issues/663 https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gitahead-through-2.7.1-on-macos-command-injection-via-show-in-finder-applescript

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-106059? +

GitAhead through 2.7.1 on macOS contains a command injection vulnerability that allows attackers to execute shell commands by crafting repository filenames interpolated unescaped into the Show in Finder AppleScript. Attackers can commit a file whose path contains a double quote followed by a do shell script payload, which runs as the victim user when Show in Finder is chosen. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-106059? +

CVE-2026-106059 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-106059? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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