CVE-2026-63187 in Logto
Summary
by MITRE • 08/19/2026
Logto is the modern, open-source auth infrastructure for SaaS and AI apps. From 1.40.1 until 1.41.0, Logto's .github/workflows/commitlint.yml directly interpolated github.event.pull_request.title into the Commitlint on PR title step's inline echo command before piping the title to npx commitlint. A pull request title containing a single quote could terminate the echo string and append arbitrary shell commands on the GitHub Actions runner. The pull_request trigger used a read-only GITHUB_TOKEN and did not expose repository secrets, but injected commands could alter or disrupt the ephemeral workflow execution. This issue is fixed in version 1.41.0.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/19/2026
The vulnerability identified within Logto versions ranging from 1.40.1 to 1.41.0 represents a critical server-side code injection flaw located specifically within the project's GitHub Actions workflow configuration files. The defect resides in the .github/workflows/commitlint.yml file, which is responsible for validating commit messages and pull request titles against conventional commit standards. During the execution of this validation step, the workflow script directly interpolated the value of github.event.pull_request.title into an inline echo command without implementing proper input sanitization or quoting mechanisms. This architectural oversight allows any special characters present in a pull request title to be interpreted as shell syntax rather than literal string data by the underlying runner environment.
From a technical perspective, this flaw constitutes a classic case of OS Command Injection due to improper neutralization of special elements within command arguments. When an attacker constructs a malicious pull request with a title containing specific shell metacharacters such as single quotes or semicolons, they can break out of the intended string context. For instance, by including a single quote in the PR title, the actor can terminate the echo string and append arbitrary commands to be executed on the GitHub Actions runner. This technique leverages the lack of input validation to transform user-supplied data into executable code within the CI/CD pipeline environment.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant despite certain mitigating factors inherent in the GitHub Actions security model. While the workflow utilized a read-only GITHUB_TOKEN that did not expose repository secrets, and thus prevented direct exfiltration of sensitive credentials or modification of protected source code branches, it still allowed for substantial disruption. An attacker could alter the ephemeral execution environment by injecting commands that modify files within the runner's workspace, install malicious packages, or consume computational resources to cause a denial of service against the continuous integration process. This capability undermines the integrity and availability of the software delivery pipeline, potentially delaying releases or corrupting build artifacts without directly compromising persistent secrets.
This incident aligns with CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command which is commonly referred to as OS Command Injection. In terms of offensive security frameworks, this vulnerability maps to ATT&CK technique T1059 Command and Scripting Interpreter where the attacker uses shell commands within a CI/CD pipeline context. The exploitation vector falls under input validation failures where untrusted data from external sources is processed without adequate sanitization before being passed to system-level interpreters.
The issue has been resolved in Logto version 1.41.0 through the implementation of proper string escaping and quoting practices within the workflow scripts. To mitigate similar risks in other projects, developers should avoid direct interpolation of user-controlled variables into shell commands. Instead, they should utilize secure parameter passing methods provided by CI/CD platforms or ensure that all external inputs are strictly validated against a whitelist of allowed characters before being processed. Adhering to these practices ensures the integrity of automated workflows and prevents unauthorized command execution within infrastructure environments.