PatchTheCVECVE-2026-72718: goose is general-purpose AI agent that runs on your machine
CVE-2026-72718 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.0) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
goose is general-purpose AI agent that runs on your machine. Prior to 1.44.0, the `goose review` command runs the system `git` executable to gather the diff for review without stripping attacker-controlled Git configuration. A malicious repository whose `.git/config` sets [`core] fsmonitor = <command>` causes Git to execute that command on the host during the index refresh performed by `git diff HEAD`. The command runs before goose contacts a mod
Why this priority
- High severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.0 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Active |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 88%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-94 |
| Published | 2026-08-10 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-24 |
Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-72718?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-72718 being exploited?
CVE-2026-72718 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-72718 affect?
CVE-2026-72718 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 7.0). goose is general-purpose AI agent that runs on your machine. Prior to 1.44.0, the `goose review` command runs the system `git` executable to gather the diff for review without stripping attacker-controlled Git configuration. A malicious rep
How urgent is CVE-2026-72718?
Priority 27/100. High severity