CVE-2026-54636 PUBLISHED

Dokku: OS Command Injection via app.json managed Cron

Assigner: GitHub_M
Reserved: 15.06.2026 Published: 26.06.2026 Updated: 26.06.2026

Dokku is a docker-powered PaaS. Prior to 0.38.7, the cron plugin utilizes commands in the app.json file to manage system cron running as the Dokku user. An app.json cron command utilizing special shell characters - including, but not limited to, > or ; - can break out of the Docker container and execute commands on the host as the Dokku user. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.38.7.

Metrics

CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS Score: 9

Product Status

Vendor dokku
Product dokku
Versions
  • Version < 0.38.7 is affected

References

Problem Types

  • CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') CWE