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Command Injection Vulnerability in GitAhead Affects macOS Users

Command Injection Vulnerability in GitAhead Affects macOS Users

First seen 7 Oct 2026, 22:31 UTC • •
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ThreatCluster •October 7, 2026 at 22:32 UTC
  • •GitAhead versions up to 2.7.1 on macOS are vulnerable to command injection.
  • •The flaw allows execution of arbitrary shell commands via AppleScript.
  • •No patch has been released, and the vulnerability has existed since version 2.5.0.

A command injection vulnerability has been identified in GitAhead versions up to 2.7.1 on macOS. The flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands through AppleScript when users right-click a file and select 'Show in Finder'. This vulnerability has been present since at least version 2.5.0 and is triggered by filenames containing specific characters that are not properly escaped. No fixed version has been released as of the publication date. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-78 for improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands. Users of GitAhead on macOS are advised to be cautious until a patch is available.

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2026-10-07
Vulnerability disclosed
GitAhead's command injection vulnerability affecting macOS was publicly disclosed, impacting versions up to 2.7.1.
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Which versions of GitAhead are affected?
GitAhead versions up to 2.7.1 on macOS are affected by this vulnerability.
Is there a patch available?
No, as of the publication date, no fixed version has been released.
What should users do to mitigate this risk?
Users should avoid using the 'Show in Finder' feature until a patch is available.