CVE-2026-16735: OS Command Injection in release-it conventional-changelog
CVE-2026-16735 is a medium severity OS command injection vulnerability in the release-it conventional-changelog component, specifically affecting the writeChangelog function in index.js. The vulnerability exists in versions 11.0.0 and 11.0.1 and requires local access to exploit. The issue involves manipulation of the infile argument leading to command injection. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, but no official fix or vendor response is available yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in release-it conventional-changelog up to versions 11.0.0 and 11.0.1 allows an attacker with local access to perform OS command injection via the infile argument in the writeChangelog function of the Changelog File Handler (index.js). The vulnerability arises from improper handling of this argument, enabling execution of arbitrary OS commands. The project has been informed but has not issued a patch or official remediation guidance. The CVSS 4.8 score reflects a medium severity with local attack vector and low complexity.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access and low privileges can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected system. This could lead to unauthorized actions depending on the privileges of the user running the process. The vulnerability does not require user interaction but is limited by the need for local access.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official fix or patch is currently available for this vulnerability. Users should monitor the vendor's project for updates and advisories. Until a patch is released, avoid running the affected versions (11.0.0 and 11.0.1) in environments where untrusted local users have access. Consider restricting local access and applying general security best practices to limit potential exploitation.
CVE-2026-16735: OS Command Injection in release-it conventional-changelog
Description
CVE-2026-16735 is a medium severity OS command injection vulnerability in the release-it conventional-changelog component, specifically affecting the writeChangelog function in index.js. The vulnerability exists in versions 11.0.0 and 11.0.1 and requires local access to exploit. The issue involves manipulation of the infile argument leading to command injection. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, but no official fix or vendor response is available 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 release-it conventional-changelog up to versions 11.0.0 and 11.0.1 allows an attacker with local access to perform OS command injection via the infile argument in the writeChangelog function of the Changelog File Handler (index.js). The vulnerability arises from improper handling of this argument, enabling execution of arbitrary OS commands. The project has been informed but has not issued a patch or official remediation guidance. The CVSS 4.8 score reflects a medium severity with local attack vector and low complexity.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access and low privileges can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected system. This could lead to unauthorized actions depending on the privileges of the user running the process. The vulnerability does not require user interaction but is limited by the need for local access.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official fix or patch is currently available for this vulnerability. Users should monitor the vendor's project for updates and advisories. Until a patch is released, avoid running the affected versions (11.0.0 and 11.0.1) in environments where untrusted local users have access. Consider restricting local access and applying general security best practices to limit potential exploitation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-23T07:39:05.652Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a62204b9c2644c7f82e70e6
Added to database: 07/23/2026, 14:08:11 UTC
Last enriched: 07/23/2026, 14:22:43 UTC
Last updated: 07/23/2026, 14:48:41 UTC
Views: 13
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