CVE-2026-117511
desmondmorris node-tesseract Command Builder tesseract.js process os command injection
Description
A vulnerability has been found in desmondmorris node-tesseract up to 0.2.7. Affected by this issue is the function process of the file lib/tesseract.js of the component Command Builder. Such manipulation of the argument image leads to os command injection. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 27, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 27, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update node-tesseract to version 0.2.8 or later.
- Review and sanitize all user-provided input for the image argument.
- Implement input validation for the process function.
- Monitor for official patches or advisories from the project maintainers.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability has been found in desmondmorris node-tesseract up to 0.2.7. Affected by this issue is the function process of the file lib/tesseract.js of the component Command Builder. Such manipulation of the argument image leads to os command injection. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CWE CWE-78 Added CWE CWE-77 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/117xxx/CVE-2026-117511.json">CVE-2026-117511</a> Added Reference https://github.com/desmondmorris/node-tesseract/ Added Reference https://github.com/desmondmorris/node-tesseract/issues/72 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-117511 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/1024535 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/427077 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/427077/cti