How severe is GHSA-5xq9-5g24-4g6f?

No CVSS score has been assigned to GHSA-5xq9-5g24-4g6f yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by GHSA-5xq9-5g24-4g6f?

GHSA-5xq9-5g24-4g6f affects the following packages: SonarSource/sonarqube-scan-action (GitHub Actions). Ecosystems affected: GitHub Actions.

How do I fix GHSA-5xq9-5g24-4g6f?

Update SonarSource/sonarqube-scan-action to 6.0.0 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-5xq9-5g24-4g6f is resolved across your whole dependency graph.

How do I detect GHSA-5xq9-5g24-4g6f in my GitHub Actions dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for SonarSource/sonarqube-scan-action, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate GHSA-5xq9-5g24-4g6f if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Stop passing untrusted input into the interpreter or shell: call the affected binary with an argument array rather than a composed command string, reject anything outside a strict allowlist of expected values, and run the component under an account that cannot reach beyond the work it legitimately does.

Is GHSA-5xq9-5g24-4g6f actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for GHSA-5xq9-5g24-4g6f yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

What is the EPSS score for GHSA-5xq9-5g24-4g6f?

GHSA-5xq9-5g24-4g6f has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 1.5%, placing it in the 74th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

What type of vulnerability is GHSA-5xq9-5g24-4g6f?

GHSA-5xq9-5g24-4g6f is classified as OS Command Injection (CWE-78). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation. This is a high-impact weakness class that often enables remote code execution or data exposure.

When was GHSA-5xq9-5g24-4g6f published, and has it been updated?

GHSA-5xq9-5g24-4g6f was published on September 26, 2025 and was last updated on September 29, 2025. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

📦 GitHub Actions

Not in CISA KEV

Argument injection vulnerability in SonarQube Scan ActionGHSA-5xq9-5g24-4g6f

GHSA-5xq9-5g24-4g6f is a OS Command Injection vulnerability in SonarSource/sonarqube-scan-action. A fix is available for SonarSource/sonarqube-scan-action — see the affected versions and patch details below.

Also known asCVE-2025-59844

Published

Sep 26, 2025

Updated

Sep 29, 2025

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

1 / 1

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Nov 8, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

Exploitation Status

No confirmed exploitation observed yet

A successful exploit gives an attacker total control of the affected component, not partial access.
CISA’s own triage has not observed active exploitation or public proof-of-concept code for this CVE as of its last assessment.

Exploitation and automatability from CISA’s SSVC triage for GHSA-5xq9-5g24-4g6f.

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

1.5%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs74th percentile — riskier than 74% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

Real-World Exposure

1 pkg affected

📦SonarSource/sonarqube-scan-action

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects GitHub Actions packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

Patches

The vulnerability has been fixed in version v6.0.0. Users should upgrade to this version or later.

Credits

Francois Lajeunesse-Robert (Boostsecurity.io)

References

Community Post: https://community.sonarsource.com/t/sonarqube-scanner-github-action-v6/149281
Fix release: https://github.com/SonarSource/sonarqube-scan-action/releases/tag/v6.0.0

Affected Packages

1 total 1 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
📦GitHub Actions	`SonarSource/sonarqube-scan-action`	≥ 4.0.0&&< 6.0.0	6.0.0

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for SonarSource/sonarqube-scan-action, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update SonarSource/sonarqube-scan-action to 6.0.0 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-5xq9-5g24-4g6f is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
Stop passing untrusted input into the interpreter or shell: call the affected binary with an argument array rather than a composed command string, reject anything outside a strict allowlist of expected values, and run the component under an account that cannot reach beyond the work it legitimately does.

Frequently Asked Questions

A command injection vulnerability exists in SonarQube GitHub Action prior to v6.0.0 when workflows pass user-controlled input to the args parameter on Windows runners without proper validation. This vulnerability bypasses a previous security fix and allows arbitrary command execution, potentially leading to exposure of sensitive environment variables and compromise of the runner environment. ### Patches The vulnerability has been fixed in version v6.0.0. Users should upgrade to this version or later. ### Credits Francois Lajeunesse-Robert (Boostsecurity.io) ### References - Community Pos