CVE-2026-22864
Deno has an incomplete fix for command-injection prevention on Windows — case-insensitive extension bypass
Description
Deno is a JavaScript, TypeScript, and WebAssembly runtime. Before 2.5.6, a prior patch aimed to block spawning Windows batch/shell files by returning an error when a spawned path’s extension matched .bat or .cmd. That check performs a case-sensitive comparison against lowercase literals and therefore can be bypassed when the extension uses alternate casing (for example .BAT, .Bat, etc.). This vulnerability is fixed in 2.5.6.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 15, 2026, 11:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 15, 2026, 11:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Deno to version 2.5.6 or a newer version.
- Verify the updated Deno version is applied.
- Review spawn process configurations for security.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-22864.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/denoland/deno/releases/tag/v2.5.6 | |
| https://github.com/denoland/deno/security/advisories/GHSA-m3c4-prhw-mrx6 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Deno is a JavaScript, TypeScript, and WebAssembly runtime. Before 2.5.6, a prior patch aimed to block spawning Windows batch/shell files by returning an error when a spawned path’s extension matched .bat or .cmd. That check performs a case-sensitive comparison against lowercase literals and therefore can be bypassed when the extension uses alternate casing (for example .BAT, .Bat, etc.). This vulnerability is fixed in 2.5.6. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-77 Added Reference https://github.com/denoland/deno/releases/tag/v2.5.6 Added Reference https://github.com/denoland/deno/security/advisories/GHSA-m3c4-prhw-mrx6