CVE-2026-16488
QUSETIONS MiniCode-Python Project File config.py subprocess.Popen os command injection
Description
A vulnerability was determined in QUSETIONS MiniCode-Python 0.1.0. This vulnerability affects the function subprocess.Popen of the file minicode/config.py of the component Project File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to os command injection. The attack may be launched remotely. A high complexity level is associated with this attack. It is stated that the exploitability is difficult. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. Upgrading to version 0.1.0-rc1 is able to resolve this issue. This patch is called 9d868dc2550f426c6ddf8ee98f30ffe450ca5e32. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.
INFO
Published Date :
July 22, 2026, 12:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
July 22, 2026, 12:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-16488
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade QUSETIONS MiniCode-Python to version 0.1.0-rc1.
- Apply patch 9d868dc2550f426c6ddf8ee98f30ffe450ca5e32.
- Update the affected Project File Handler component.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:qusetions:minicode-python:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'QUSETIONS', 'modules': ['Project File Handler'], 'product': 'MiniCode-Python', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0.1.0'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '0.1.0-rc1'}]}] Added Description A vulnerability was determined in QUSETIONS MiniCode-Python 0.1.0. This vulnerability affects the function subprocess.Popen of the file minicode/config.py of the component Project File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to os command injection. The attack may be launched remotely. A high complexity level is associated with this attack. It is stated that the exploitability is difficult. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. Upgrading to version 0.1.0-rc1 is able to resolve this issue. This patch is called 9d868dc2550f426c6ddf8ee98f30ffe450ca5e32. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/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:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CWE CWE-78 Added CWE CWE-77 Added Reference https://gist.github.com/menelausx/2e6275222cb2e8aa412a145ba7abec66 Added Reference https://github.com/QUSETIONS/MiniCode-Python/ Added Reference https://github.com/QUSETIONS/MiniCode-Python/commit/9d868dc2550f426c6ddf8ee98f30ffe450ca5e32 Added Reference https://github.com/QUSETIONS/MiniCode-Python/issues/13 Added Reference https://github.com/QUSETIONS/MiniCode-Python/issues/13#issuecomment-4764889606 Added Reference https://github.com/QUSETIONS/MiniCode-Python/releases/tag/v0.1.0-rc1 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-16488 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/860017 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/380945 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/380945/cti