CodeWhale: Project config `instructions` override enables arbitrary file read into AI system prompt via cloned reposi...

Date Sep 4, 2026
Type Vendor advisory
Signal High-risk advisory
Vendor / Product Rust ยท deepseek-tui
CVE CVE-2026-75859
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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