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CVE-2026-34243: CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') in njzjz wenxian

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Critical
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-34243cvecve-2026-34243cwe-77cwe-78
Published: Tue Mar 31 2026 (03/31/2026, 15:49:27 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: njzjz
Product: 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.

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AILast updated: 04/07/2026, 23:59:36 UTC

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.

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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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