CVE-2026-45408
Dokku command injection
- Published26 Jun 2026
Description
Dokku is a docker-powered PaaS. Prior to 0.38.2, the app name validation regex (^[a-z0-9][^/:_A-Z]*$) permits shell metacharacters. When an authenticated user pushes to a git remote with a crafted app name, the name is embedded unquoted into a bash pre-receive hook script via an unquoted heredoc (<<EOF instead of <<'EOF') in fn-git-create-hook() at plugins/git/internal-functions:378. On git push, bash interprets the semicolon as a command separator, executing arbitrary commands as the dokku user. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.38.2.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-45408 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-45408 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.42%.
How severe is CVE-2026-45408?
CVE-2026-45408 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.0, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2026-45408?
Affected products include Dokku.
How do I fix CVE-2026-45408?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Dokku 0.38.2 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.