CVE-2025-59844
CVE-2025-59844 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 7.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-31338
- Weakness: CWE-78
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- Last modified:
Description
SonarQube Server and Cloud is a static analysis solution for continuous code quality and security inspection. A command injection vulnerability exists in SonarQube GitHub Action in version 4.0.0 to before version 6.0.0 when workflows pass user-controlled input to the args parameter on Windows runners without proper validation. This vulnerability bypasses a previous security fix and allows arbitrary command execution, potentially leading to exposure of sensitive environment variables and compromise of the runner environment. The vulnerability has been fixed in version 6.0.0. Users should upgrade to this version or later.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-59844?
- SonarQube Server and Cloud is a static analysis solution for continuous code quality and security inspection. A command injection vulnerability exists in SonarQube GitHub Action in version 4.0.0 to before version 6.0.0 when workflows pass user-controlled input to the args parameter on Windows runners without proper validation. This vulnerability bypasses a previous security fix and allows arbitrary command execution, potentially leading to exposure of sensitive environment variables and compromise of the runner environment. The vulnerability has been fixed in version 6.0.0. Users should upgrade to this version or later.
- How severe is CVE-2025-59844?
- CVE-2025-59844 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.7, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2025-59844 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-59844?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2025-59844 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-59844 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-31338.
- When was CVE-2025-59844 published?
- CVE-2025-59844 was published on 2025-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://community.sonarsource.com/t/sonarqube-scanner-github-action-v6/149281
- https://github.com/SonarSource/sonarqube-scan-action/releases/tag/v6.0.0
- https://github.com/SonarSource/sonarqube-scan-action/security/advisories/GHSA-5xq9-5g24-4g6f
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