CVE-2026-75915: CodeWhale versions before 0.8.64 contain an environment variable exposure vulnerability in the js_execution to

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HIGH 7.5REMOTE

CVE-2026-75915 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity
CISA SSVC: public proof of concept
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2026-08-18
Last modified	2026-10-22

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck

Last updated 2026-10-22 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Timeline

2026-08-18Published CVE record published
2026-10-22 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

Exact fixes by distribution

Rust (Cargo) · deepseek-tui · NO FIX YET · vulnerable: >= 0.8.32, <= 0.8.41 · source

npm · deepseek-tui · FIXED · 0.8.41 · vulnerable: >= 0.8.32, < 0.8.41 · source

npm install deepseek-tui@">=0.8.41" npm ls deepseek-tui

Rust (Cargo) · codewhale-tui · FIXED · 0.8.64 · vulnerable: >= 0.8.41, < 0.8.64 · source

Set codewhale-tui >= 0.8.64 in Cargo.toml, then run: cargo update -p codewhale-tui

npm · codewhale · FIXED · 0.8.64 · vulnerable: >= 0.8.41, < 0.8.64 · source

npm install codewhale@">=0.8.64" npm ls codewhale

Fedora 46 · rubygem-eventmachine · FIXED · 1.2.7-37.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-7194c202a2 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-7194c202a2

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Write-up: github.com/Hmbown/CodeWhale/security/advisories/GHSA-h539-c7r8-3xq4

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-75915?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Is CVE-2026-75915 being exploited?

CVE-2026-75915 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-2026-75915 affect?

CVE-2026-75915 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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

How urgent is CVE-2026-75915?

Priority 47/100. High severity; CISA SSVC: public proof of concept; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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