uniget is Vulnerable to Command Injection in tool.Check Leading to Arbitrary Code Execution
I discovered a command injection vulnerability in uniget that allows arbitrary command execution through the metadata loading and version check mechanism. ### Summary A command injection vulnerability exists in uniget due to unsafe execution of the `check` field from metadata files using `/bin/bash -c`. Because the `check` field is loaded directly ...
CVSS 7.8 LOW. SENTINEL APEX recommends immediate patch evaluation. Intelligence from 1 confirmed source(s).
📋 Executive Summary
CYBERDUDEBIVASH SENTINEL APEX has confirmed a LOW-tier threat intelligence signal for CVE-2026-45152 affecting go gitlab.com/uniget-org/cli. Composite threat score: 44/100. Intelligence corroborated across 1 source(s): github_advisories. CVSS base score: 7.8. Exploitation probability assessed as HIGH based on vulnerability characteristics.
⚠️ Business Impact Analysis
- ⚠️ Privilege escalation — local attacker can become SYSTEM/root
🔗 Attack Chain Analysis
Step-by-step attack chain based on observed TTPs and vulnerability characteristics:
| # | Phase | Attacker Action | MITRE |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Reconnaissance | Attacker identifies exposed gitlab.com/uniget-org/cli instances via Shodan, Censys, or targeted scanning | TA0043 |
2 |
Initial Access | Exploitation of CVE-2026-45152 in go gitlab.com/uniget-org/cli | T1190 |
3 |
Execution | Remote code execution achieved — attacker runs arbitrary commands on target system | T1203 |
4 |
Privilege Escalation | Local privilege escalation to SYSTEM/root for full control | T1068 |
5 |
Persistence | Backdoor, scheduled task, or new admin account created for persistent access | T1053 |
6 |
Command & Control | Attacker establishes persistent C2 channel using HTTPS or DNS tunneling | T1071 |
7 |
Impact / Objectives | Intellectual property theft, espionage, cryptomining, or preparation for future attack stage | T1657 |
⚠ Deep Dive Analysis
This high-severity vulnerability in go gitlab.com/uniget-org/cli (CVSS 7.8) represents a significant attack surface. SENTINEL APEX assesses exploitation to be technically feasible with moderate effort. Organizations running gitlab.com/uniget-org/cli in internet-facing or privileged positions face immediate risk.
SENTINEL APEX URGENCY: ELEVATED. Score: 44/100 LOW. Patch before exploitation activity begins.
🎯 MITRE ATT&CK Mapping
| Category | Mapping |
|---|---|
| Primary Tactic | Execution |
| Primary Technique | T1203 — Exploitation for Client Execution |
| Sub-Technique | T1059 — Command & Scripting Interpreter |
| Weakness (CWE) | CWE-78 |
| Intel Type | 🔴 CVE ANALYSIS |
| Source(s) | github_advisories |
🔴 CVE Reference
| CVE ID | Reference | Score |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-45152 | NVD → | 7.8 |
| CVE-2026-45152 | NVD → | 7.8 |
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🛡️ SOC Response Playbook
- 1IMMEDIATE (0-1hr): Identify all instances of gitlab.com/uniget-org/cli in your environment via CMDB/asset inventory
- 2IMMEDIATE (0-1hr): Apply vendor patch — no maintenance window exception for LOW threats
- 3IMMEDIATE (1-2hr): If no patch available: implement WAF rules, ACLs, or network-level compensating controls
- 4SHORT-TERM (2-4hr): Deploy Sigma detection rule to SIEM — validate alert generation in test environment
- 5SHORT-TERM (4-8hr): Review logs for exploitation indicators (anomalous gitlab.com/uniget-org/cli requests, error spikes)
- 6SHORT-TERM (8-24hr): Hunt for post-exploitation: new admin accounts, scheduled tasks, lateral movement
- 7MONITOR: Subscribe to go security advisories for patch updates
- 8ONGOING: Track SENTINEL APEX intelligence feed for follow-on campaigns targeting gitlab.com/uniget-org/cli
📎 Intelligence References
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-qqq4-5773-pmw5
- github.com/uniget-org/cli/security/advisories/GHSA-qqq4-5773-pmw5
- github.com/uniget-org/cli/releases/tag/v0.27.1
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-qqq4-5773-pmw5
- 📌 NVD — CVE-2026-45152
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Report ID: SENTINEL-CVE-2026-45152-2026-05-13 | Priority: 44/100 LOW | Sources: 1
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