CVE-2026-119288
Zuke: Argument injection on Windows: batch shims are launched through cmd.exe, which re-parses the command line
Description
Zuke is a code-first, strongly typed build automation system for Deno. Prior to 1.51.0, @zuke/core launches resolved Windows .cmd and .bat shims by prepending cmd /c, causing cmd.exe to reparse a command line assembled with C-runtime quoting rules. A build running on Windows that resolves a tool from node_modules/.bin and passes attacker-influenced text containing an unquoted &, |, or ^ metacharacter can execute an additional attacker-chosen command in the build's context with access to its credentials. POSIX platforms are not affected. This issue is fixed in version 1.51.0.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 30, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 30, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Zuke to version 1.51.0 or later.
- Ensure Windows shims are properly escaped.
- Avoid using attacker-influenced text in builds.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Zuke is a code-first, strongly typed build automation system for Deno. Prior to 1.51.0, @zuke/core launches resolved Windows .cmd and .bat shims by prepending cmd /c, causing cmd.exe to reparse a command line assembled with C-runtime quoting rules. A build running on Windows that resolves a tool from node_modules/.bin and passes attacker-influenced text containing an unquoted &, |, or ^ metacharacter can execute an additional attacker-chosen command in the build's context with access to its credentials. POSIX platforms are not affected. This issue is fixed in version 1.51.0. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-78 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/119xxx/CVE-2026-119288.json">CVE-2026-119288</a> Added Reference https://github.com/zuke-build/zuke/commit/4257b0bc5ef5e387a44f913349646d4baccd1654 Added Reference https://github.com/zuke-build/zuke/pull/542 Added Reference https://github.com/zuke-build/zuke/releases/tag/core-v1.51.0 Added Reference https://github.com/zuke-build/zuke/security/advisories/GHSA-7h34-cmvx-hg95