Critical severity9.0NVD Advisory· Published Jun 26, 2026· Updated Jun 29, 2026
CVE-2026-54636
CVE-2026-54636
Description
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.
Affected products
2Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
2- github.com/dokku/dokku/pull/8672nvdIssue TrackingPatch
- github.com/dokku/dokku/security/advisories/GHSA-72vm-7pc2-x95wnvdVendor Advisory
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