CVE-2026-44454 Details
Description
Coder allows organizations to provision remote development environments via Terraform. Prior to versions 2.29.7 and 2.30.2, the `dotfiles` registry module passed unsanitized user input to shell commands, allowing arbitrary code execution inside a provisioned workspace. Any user who supplied a crafted `dotfiles_uri` value (for example, one containing shell command substitution such as `$(...)`) could achieve command execution in their own workspace. The Create Workspace page's `mode=auto` deep links amplified this into a one-click attack: an attacker could craft a URL that prefilled `param.dotfiles_uri` and silently provisioned a workspace with the attacker-controlled value, with no explicit user confirmation. In versions 2.29.7 and 2.30.2, input validation was added to the dotfiles module to reject URIs and usernames containing special characters, and the unsafe `eval`/`sh -c` usage was removed. This eliminated the command injection at its source.
A command injection vulnerability has been identified in Coder's dotfiles module, allowing arbitrary code execution within provisioned workspaces. This issue arises when the 'dotfiles_uri' parameter is crafted to include shell command substitutions, which are then executed without proper sanitization. The vulnerability is amplified by the workspace auto-creation feature, which, prior to versions 2.29.7 and 2.30.2, allowed workspaces to be created automatically with attacker-controlled parameters, without user consent.
Update to Coder versions 2.29.7 or 2.30.2, both of which include the necessary patch. Instructions for downloading these versions are available on the Coder GitHub Releases page.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 8, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-78 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| coder coder | < 2.29.7 >= 2.30.0, < 2.30.2 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 8, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 7, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jul 7, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |