CVE-2026-16488: OS Command Injection in QUSETIONS MiniCode-Python
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability in QUSETIONS MiniCode-Python 0.1.0 involves improper handling of input to subprocess.Popen in the Project File Handler, leading to potential OS command injection. This allows an attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands remotely, though exploitation complexity is high and requires user interaction. The issue has been publicly disclosed. Upgrading to version 0.1.0-rc1, which includes the patch identified by commit 9d868dc2550f426c6ddf8ee98f30ffe450ca5e32, mitigates the vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected system. However, the attack complexity is high, and user interaction is required, limiting the likelihood and impact of exploitation. The CVSS 4.0 base score is low (2.3), reflecting these factors.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade the affected component from version 0.1.0 to version 0.1.0-rc1, which contains the official patch addressing this vulnerability. No other mitigation steps are indicated or necessary according to the available information.
CVE-2026-16488: OS Command Injection in QUSETIONS MiniCode-Python
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.
CVSS v4.0
Score 2.3low
Affected software
pkg:github/qusetions/MiniCode-Pythoncpe:2.3:a:qusetions:minicode-python:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability in QUSETIONS MiniCode-Python 0.1.0 involves improper handling of input to subprocess.Popen in the Project File Handler, leading to potential OS command injection. This allows an attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands remotely, though exploitation complexity is high and requires user interaction. The issue has been publicly disclosed. Upgrading to version 0.1.0-rc1, which includes the patch identified by commit 9d868dc2550f426c6ddf8ee98f30ffe450ca5e32, mitigates the vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected system. However, the attack complexity is high, and user interaction is required, limiting the likelihood and impact of exploitation. The CVSS 4.0 base score is low (2.3), reflecting these factors.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade the affected component from version 0.1.0 to version 0.1.0-rc1, which contains the official patch addressing this vulnerability. No other mitigation steps are indicated or necessary according to the available information.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-21T15:49:25.967Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a6002ce9c2644c7f8f13a91
Added to database: 07/21/2026, 23:37:50 UTC
Last enriched: 07/21/2026, 23:53:04 UTC
Last updated: 07/22/2026, 00:10:22 UTC
Views: 3
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