CVE-2026-76230
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Command Injection in Renovate npm Manager

Publication date: 2026-08-19

Last updated on: 2026-08-19

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
Renovate versions from 35.63.0 before 40.33.0 contain a command injection vulnerability in the npm manager where user-provided packageName values are appended to npm install commands without proper sanitization. Attackers with repository write access can craft malicious Renovate configuration files to execute arbitrary commands on the machine running Renovate.

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Published
2026-08-19
Last Modified
2026-08-19
Generated
2026-08-19
AI Q&A
2026-08-19
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-76230
EUVD
EUVD-2026-62471

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 3 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
renovate renovate From 35.63.0 (inc) to 40.33.0 (exc)
renovatebot renovate to 40.33.0 (exc)
renovatebot renovate 40.33.0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-77 The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.

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Executive Summary

This is a command injection vulnerability in Renovate versions 35.63.0 to 40.32.0 where user-provided packageName values are appended to npm install commands without sanitization. Attackers with repository write access can craft malicious Renovate config files to execute arbitrary commands on the Renovate machine.

Detection Guidance

Check Renovate version with 'renovate --version'. If between 35.63.0 and 40.33.0, it is vulnerable. Inspect Renovate configuration files for malicious packageName values or unusual commands in npm install commands.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the machine running Renovate, potentially compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This includes terminating the Renovate process or performing other malicious actions.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized command execution on systems running Renovate, potentially compromising data confidentiality and integrity. For GDPR, this may result in unauthorized access to personal data, violating principles of data protection and user rights. For HIPAA, it could allow unauthorized access to protected health information, leading to breaches of confidentiality and integrity requirements.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Renovate to version 40.33.0 or later immediately. Remove write access for untrusted users to repositories scanned by Renovate. Review and sanitize Renovate configuration files for suspicious packageName values.

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