CVE-2025-59844
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Publication date: 2025-09-26

Last updated on: 2025-09-29

Assigner: GitHub, Inc.

Description
SonarQube Server and Cloud is a static analysis solution for continuous code quality and security inspection. A command injection vulnerability exists in SonarQube GitHub Action in version 4.0.0 to before version 6.0.0 when workflows pass user-controlled input to the args parameter on Windows runners without proper validation. This vulnerability bypasses a previous security fix and allows arbitrary command execution, potentially leading to exposure of sensitive environment variables and compromise of the runner environment. The vulnerability has been fixed in version 6.0.0. Users should upgrade to this version or later.
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Published
2025-09-26
Last Modified
2025-09-29
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-09-26
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-59844
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Vendor Product Version / Range
sonarsource sonarqube_scan_action 6.0.0
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CWE ID Description
CWE-78 The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a command injection issue in SonarQube GitHub Action versions 4.0.0 to before 6.0.0 on Windows runners. It occurs when workflows pass user-controlled input to the args parameter without proper validation, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands. This bypasses a previous security fix and can lead to exposure of sensitive environment variables and compromise of the runner environment. The issue is fixed in version 6.0.0 and later.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system, potentially exposing sensitive environment variables and compromising the runner environment. This can lead to unauthorized access, data leakage, and further system compromise.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade SonarQube GitHub Action to version 6.0.0 or later, as this version contains the fix for the command injection vulnerability. Avoid using vulnerable versions (4.0.0 to before 6.0.0) especially on Windows runners where user-controlled input is passed to the args parameter.

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