CVE-2026-16489: OS Command Injection in jsforce
A vulnerability was identified in jsforce up to 3.10.16. This issue affects the function _execCommand in the library lib/registry/sfdx.js of the component SFDX Connection Registry. The manipulation leads to os command injection. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in jsforce versions 3.10.0 through 3.10.16 involves the _execCommand function in the SFDX Connection Registry's lib/registry/sfdx.js file. Improper input handling leads to OS command injection, enabling local attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the host system. The attack requires local access and does not involve user interaction. Although the issue was reported early, no official remediation or patch has been released as of the publication date. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 4.8, indicating medium severity.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access to a system running a vulnerable version of jsforce can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary operating system commands. This could lead to unauthorized actions on the host system, potentially compromising system integrity or confidentiality. Remote exploitation is not possible according to the available data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level is provided and the project has not responded, users should restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for any updates from the jsforce maintainers. Avoid running vulnerable versions in environments where untrusted local users have access.
CVE-2026-16489: OS Command Injection in jsforce
Description
A vulnerability was identified in jsforce up to 3.10.16. This issue affects the function _execCommand in the library lib/registry/sfdx.js of the component SFDX Connection Registry. The manipulation leads to os command injection. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.8medium
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in jsforce versions 3.10.0 through 3.10.16 involves the _execCommand function in the SFDX Connection Registry's lib/registry/sfdx.js file. Improper input handling leads to OS command injection, enabling local attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the host system. The attack requires local access and does not involve user interaction. Although the issue was reported early, no official remediation or patch has been released as of the publication date. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 4.8, indicating medium severity.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access to a system running a vulnerable version of jsforce can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary operating system commands. This could lead to unauthorized actions on the host system, potentially compromising system integrity or confidentiality. Remote exploitation is not possible according to the available data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level is provided and the project has not responded, users should restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for any updates from the jsforce maintainers. Avoid running vulnerable versions in environments where untrusted local users have access.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-21T15:53:55.187Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a6006539c2644c7f8f66d4f
Added to database: 07/21/2026, 23:52:51 UTC
Last enriched: 07/22/2026, 00:08:18 UTC
Last updated: 07/22/2026, 01:31:59 UTC
Views: 4
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