CodeWhale: Project config `instructions` override enables arbitrary file read into AI system prompt via cloned reposi...
High-risk advisory
CVE-2026-75859
Summary
CodeWhale: Project config `instructions` override enables arbitrary file read into AI system prompt via cloned repository
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for deepseek-tui. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 35% percentile.
Operator check
Check whether deepseek-tui is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. CVSS score: 8.7. EPSS probability: 0.4%; percentile: 35%.
Sources
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