CVE-2026-12537

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.31%

Last modified

CVE-2026-12537 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Neutralization used in an OS Command in the container launcher in Google Gemini CLI (versions prior to 0.39.1) and run-gemini-cli GitHub Action (versions prior to 0.1.22) on headless CI platforms allows an unprivileged attacker to achieve pre-sandbox host-level code execution a maliciously crafted .gemini/.env file.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Neutralization used in an OS Command in the container launcher in Google Gemini CLI (versions prior to 0.39.1) and run-gemini-cli GitHub Action (versions prior to 0.1.22) on headless CI platforms allows an unprivileged attacker to achieve pre-sandbox host-level code execution a maliciously crafted .gemini/.env file.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
GoogleGemini-Cli< 0.39.1—
GoogleGemini-Cli0.40.0Preview2
GoogleRun-Gemini-Cli< 0.1.22—

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Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-12537?
Improper Neutralization used in an OS Command in the container launcher in Google Gemini CLI (versions prior to 0.39.1) and run-gemini-cli GitHub Action (versions prior to 0.1.22) on headless CI platforms allows an unprivileged attacker to achieve pre-sandbox host-level code execution a maliciously crafted .gemini/.env file.
How severe is CVE-2026-12537?
CVE-2026-12537 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-12537?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST