CVE-2026-34243: CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') in njzjz wenxian
wenxian is a tool to generate BIBTEX files from given identifiers (DOI, PMID, arXiv ID, or paper title). In versions 0.3.1 and prior, a GitHub Actions workflow uses untrusted user input from issue_comment.body directly inside a shell command, allowing potential command injection and arbitrary code execution on the runner. At time of publication, there are no publicly available patches.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The njzjz wenxian tool, used for generating BIBTEX files from identifiers, contains a command injection vulnerability (CWE-77) in versions 0.3.1 and prior. Specifically, a GitHub Actions workflow incorporates untrusted input from issue_comment.body directly into shell commands, enabling potential arbitrary code execution on the runner. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8, reflecting the vulnerability's network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or fix is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the GitHub Actions runner hosting the workflow, potentially leading to full compromise of the runner environment. This can result in complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system during workflow execution.
Mitigation Recommendations
At the time of publication, no official patch or fix is available for this vulnerability. Users should avoid using affected versions (<= 0.3.1) of the wenxian tool in environments where untrusted input can reach GitHub Actions workflows. Consider disabling or restricting GitHub Actions workflows that process untrusted issue comments until a fix is released. Monitor the vendor's repository and advisories for updates and patches.
CVE-2026-34243: CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') in njzjz wenxian
Description
wenxian is a tool to generate BIBTEX files from given identifiers (DOI, PMID, arXiv ID, or paper title). In versions 0.3.1 and prior, a GitHub Actions workflow uses untrusted user input from issue_comment.body directly inside a shell command, allowing potential command injection and arbitrary code execution on the runner. At time of publication, there are no publicly available patches.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The njzjz wenxian tool, used for generating BIBTEX files from identifiers, contains a command injection vulnerability (CWE-77) in versions 0.3.1 and prior. Specifically, a GitHub Actions workflow incorporates untrusted input from issue_comment.body directly into shell commands, enabling potential arbitrary code execution on the runner. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8, reflecting the vulnerability's network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or fix is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the GitHub Actions runner hosting the workflow, potentially leading to full compromise of the runner environment. This can result in complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system during workflow execution.
Mitigation Recommendations
At the time of publication, no official patch or fix is available for this vulnerability. Users should avoid using affected versions (<= 0.3.1) of the wenxian tool in environments where untrusted input can reach GitHub Actions workflows. Consider disabling or restricting GitHub Actions workflows that process untrusted issue comments until a fix is released. Monitor the vendor's repository and advisories for updates and patches.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- GitHub_M
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-26T16:22:29.034Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cbf4f5e6bfc5ba1d2745cd
Added to database: 3/31/2026, 4:23:17 PM
Last enriched: 4/7/2026, 11:59:36 PM
Last updated: 5/16/2026, 8:53:30 AM
Views: 74
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