mojohaus / mojohaus/exec-maven-plugin

Fails to launch Windows batch script located in path containing blank

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Description

Steps to reproduce:

  • <executable>C:\FOO BAR\My.bat</executable> (Mind the blank between FOO and BAR)

Expected result:

  • Executes cmd.exe /c "C:\FOO BAR\My.bat"

Actual result:

  • Logs that it would execute cmd.exe /c "C:\FOO BAR\My.bat" but then fails with error message telling that C:\FOO is not found. (Mind the missing rest of the path)

Workaround:

  • Strip path from <executable>
  • Add path to <workingDirectory>

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the Windows case using an value containing a space, such as C:\FOO BAR\My.bat, and compare it with the workaround. Trace how the Maven plugin constructs and launches cmd.exe /c, then verify that the complete batch-file path is passed and the command executes successfully.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
build-system
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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