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CVE-2026-106059

8.8 · HIGH

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 F…

Published Oct 7, 2026CWE-78EPSS 1.28%

Overview

CVE-2026-106059 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 7, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

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/gitahead/gitaheadGitHubgithub.com/gitahead/gitahead/blob/v2.7.1/src/tools/ShowTool.cpp#L40-L48GitHubgithub.com/gitahead/gitahead/issues/663Refwww.vulncheck.com/advisories/gitahead-through-2.7.1-on-macos-command-injection-via-show-in-finder-applescript

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-106059?

CVE-2026-106059 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 7, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-106059?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, 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-2026-106059?

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-2026-106059?

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