claude-hovercraft executeClaudeCode Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

February 25th, 2026

Vulnerability Details

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of claude-hovercraft. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the executeClaudeCode method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the service account.

Additional Details

The affected repo was removed


Disclosure Timeline

  • 2025-10-06 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2026-02-25 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2026-02-25 - Advisory Updated

Credit

Peter Girnus (@gothburz) of Trend Research

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