CVE-2026-6219: aandrew-me ytDownloader · Command Injection
Affects aandrew-me ytDownloaderSource CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 4.8 Medium.
Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 19:04 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 63% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 13 Apr 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| aandrew-meytDownloader | Affected
| Fixed in– |
npmaandrew-me/ytdownloaderpkg:npm/aandrew-me/ytdownloaderOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and avoid running ytDownloader on untrusted systems. Monitor for updates from the vendor regarding patches or mitigations.
Description
CVE-2026-6219 is a command injection vulnerability in aandrew-me ytDownloader versions up to 3.20.2. It affects the child_process.exec function in the src/compressor.js file within the Compressor Feature component. The vulnerability allows an attacker with local access to execute arbitrary commands. The exploit has been publicly disclosed, but there are no confirmed reports of exploitation in the wild. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor at this time.
References
- vuldb.com/vuln/357140 (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com/vuln/357140/cti (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com/submit/785843 (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com/submit/785844 (opens in a new tab)
- gist.github.com/ngocnn97/53a9f251d1cb99b1b8033e211407d1b1 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/ngocnn97/security-advisories/blob/main/YtDownloader_Command_Injection_PoC.mp4 (opens in a new tab)