CVE-2026-16631
publint package-manager pack.js child_process.exec os command injection
Description
A vulnerability was detected in publint up to 0.1.4. This impacts the function child_process.exec of the file src/node/pack.js of the component package-manager Command Handler. The manipulation results in os command injection. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit is now public and may be used. The patch is identified as adf2d9a09945fc98c85a2520a89f441d78b2dbd8. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue. The project maintainer explains: "I think it's very rare for someone to use this package with untrusted input".
INFO
Published Date :
July 23, 2026, 12:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
July 23, 2026, 12:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-16631
vulnerability.
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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
- Apply the patch identified by adf2d9a09945fc98c85a2520a89f441d78b2dbd8.
- Update publint to a version that includes the fix.
- Avoid using untrusted input with the package.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:publint:publint:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'n/a', 'modules': ['package-manager Command Handler'], 'product': 'publint', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0.1.0'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '0.1.1'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '0.1.2'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '0.1.3'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '0.1.4'}]}] Added Description A vulnerability was detected in publint up to 0.1.4. This impacts the function child_process.exec of the file src/node/pack.js of the component package-manager Command Handler. The manipulation results in os command injection. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit is now public and may be used. The patch is identified as adf2d9a09945fc98c85a2520a89f441d78b2dbd8. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue. The project maintainer explains: "I think it's very rare for someone to use this package with untrusted input". Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/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:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CWE CWE-78 Added CWE CWE-77 Added Reference https://github.com/publint/publint/ Added Reference https://github.com/publint/publint/commit/adf2d9a09945fc98c85a2520a89f441d78b2dbd8 Added Reference https://github.com/publint/publint/issues/236 Added Reference https://github.com/publint/publint/pull/238 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-16631 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/860239 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/382381 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/382381/cti