CVE-2026-30302
OS Command Injection in CodeRider-Kilo Auto-Approval Enables RCE
Publication date: 2026-03-27
Last updated on: 2026-04-02
Assigner: MITRE
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| coderider-kilo | coderider | to 2.3.6 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-30302 is a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in the CodeRider-Kilo product, specifically in its command auto-approval module.
The vulnerability arises because the software uses a Unix-based shell-quote library to parse commands on a Windows platform, which is incompatible due to differences in how Windows CMD handles escape sequences, particularly the caret (^) character.
Attackers can craft malicious payloads like `git log ^" & malicious_command ^"` that trick the parser into believing the malicious command connector (&) is inside a quoted string, causing the command to be auto-approved by the whitelist mechanism.
However, the Windows CMD interpreter ignores the escaped quotes and executes the malicious command after the ampersand, allowing attackers to bypass the whitelist and execute arbitrary commands remotely.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass the whitelist security mechanism and execute arbitrary commands remotely on the affected system.
Successful exploitation can lead to full Remote Code Execution (RCE), which means attackers can run any code they choose with the privileges of the affected application.
This can result in unauthorized access, data theft, system compromise, installation of malware, or further attacks within the network.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves monitoring for suspicious command patterns that exploit the Windows CMD escape sequence handling discrepancy. Specifically, look for commands containing payloads similar to `git log ^" & malicious_command ^"` which indicate attempts to bypass the whitelist by injecting commands after an escaped quote.
You can use system or network monitoring tools to detect such patterns in command execution logs or network traffic. For example, on Windows systems, you might search command history or logs for suspicious usage of the caret (^) escape character combined with ampersands (&) in git commands.
- Use PowerShell or CMD to search command history or logs for suspicious patterns, e.g.:
- findstr /i "git log ^&" C:\path\to\command_history.log
- Use network monitoring tools to filter for commands or payloads containing `git log ^" &` sequences.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include disabling or restricting the use of the vulnerable command auto-approval module in CodeRider-Kilo until a patch is applied.
Additionally, avoid running CodeRider-Kilo on Windows platforms where the incompatible Unix-based shell-quote parser causes the vulnerability, or apply strict input validation and sanitization to prevent injection of malicious commands.
Monitoring and blocking suspicious command patterns that exploit the escape sequence discrepancy can also help reduce risk.
Finally, keep the product updated and apply any security patches released by GitLab or CodeRider addressing this issue.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability allows attackers to achieve arbitrary Remote Code Execution (RCE) on affected systems by bypassing whitelist security mechanisms. This can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and potential manipulation or exfiltration of sensitive information.
Such unauthorized access and potential data compromise can negatively impact compliance with common standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require strict controls to protect personal and sensitive data from unauthorized access and breaches.
Therefore, organizations using the affected CodeRider-Kilo versions may face increased risk of non-compliance with these regulations if this vulnerability is exploited.