CVE-2026-26318
systeminformation has Command Injection via Unsanitized `locate` Output in `versions()`
Description
systeminformation is a System and OS information library for node.js. Versions prior to 5.31.0 are vulnerable to command injection via unsanitized `locate` output in `versions()`. Version 5.31.0 fixes the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 19, 2026, 8:25 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 20, 2026, 7:51 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the systeminformation library to version 5.31.0.
- Ensure the library is at the latest patched version.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-26318 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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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-2026-26318.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/sebhildebrandt/systeminformation/commit/b67d3715eec881038ccbaace2f2711419ac3e107 | Patch |
| https://github.com/sebhildebrandt/systeminformation/security/advisories/GHSA-5vv4-hvf7-2h46 | Exploit Mitigation Vendor Advisory |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Feb. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:systeminformation:systeminformation:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* versions up to (excluding) 5.31.0 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/sebhildebrandt/systeminformation/commit/b67d3715eec881038ccbaace2f2711419ac3e107 Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/sebhildebrandt/systeminformation/security/advisories/GHSA-5vv4-hvf7-2h46 Types: Exploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description systeminformation is a System and OS information library for node.js. Versions prior to 5.31.0 are vulnerable to command injection via unsanitized `locate` output in `versions()`. Version 5.31.0 fixes the issue. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-78 Added Reference https://github.com/sebhildebrandt/systeminformation/commit/b67d3715eec881038ccbaace2f2711419ac3e107 Added Reference https://github.com/sebhildebrandt/systeminformation/security/advisories/GHSA-5vv4-hvf7-2h46