CVE-2026-47092: Uncontrolled Search Path Element in jarrodwatts claude-hud
Claude HUD versions up to 0. 0. 12 contain a command injection vulnerability via an uncontrolled search path element. Local attackers can manipulate the COMSPEC environment variable to execute arbitrary commands during the version check process. This allows execution of attacker-supplied binaries with cmd. exe arguments on Windows systems. The vulnerability was patched in commit 234d9aa. The CVSS 4. 0 score is 7. 3, indicating high severity.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-47092 affects the jarrodwatts claude-hud product through version 0.0.12. The vulnerability arises from the software performing a version check that uses execFile() with the COMSPEC environment variable unchecked. An attacker with local access can set COMSPEC to point to a malicious executable, which is then run with cmd.exe arguments, leading to arbitrary code execution on Windows. The issue is fixed in commit 234d9aa. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates local attack vector, low attack complexity, partial privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected Windows systems, potentially compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This can lead to full control over the affected host by executing attacker-controlled binaries with elevated privileges within the context of the vulnerable application.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available and was implemented in commit 234d9aa. Users should upgrade claude-hud to a version that includes this patch. Until patched, avoid running claude-hud in environments where untrusted users have local access or can manipulate environment variables such as COMSPEC.
CVE-2026-47092: Uncontrolled Search Path Element in jarrodwatts claude-hud
Description
Claude HUD versions up to 0. 0. 12 contain a command injection vulnerability via an uncontrolled search path element. Local attackers can manipulate the COMSPEC environment variable to execute arbitrary commands during the version check process. This allows execution of attacker-supplied binaries with cmd. exe arguments on Windows systems. The vulnerability was patched in commit 234d9aa. The CVSS 4. 0 score is 7. 3, indicating high severity.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-47092 affects the jarrodwatts claude-hud product through version 0.0.12. The vulnerability arises from the software performing a version check that uses execFile() with the COMSPEC environment variable unchecked. An attacker with local access can set COMSPEC to point to a malicious executable, which is then run with cmd.exe arguments, leading to arbitrary code execution on Windows. The issue is fixed in commit 234d9aa. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates local attack vector, low attack complexity, partial privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected Windows systems, potentially compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This can lead to full control over the affected host by executing attacker-controlled binaries with elevated privileges within the context of the vulnerable application.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available and was implemented in commit 234d9aa. Users should upgrade claude-hud to a version that includes this patch. Until patched, avoid running claude-hud in environments where untrusted users have local access or can manipulate environment variables such as COMSPEC.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-18T19:22:26.747Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a0c25c6ec166c07b0877153
Added to database: 5/19/2026, 8:56:38 AM
Last enriched: 5/19/2026, 8:57:13 AM
Last updated: 5/19/2026, 10:12:55 AM
Views: 4
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