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CVE-2026-6219: Command Injection in aandrew-me ytDownloader

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-6219cvecve-2026-6219
Published: Mon Apr 13 2026 (04/13/2026, 20:45:24 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: aandrew-me
Product: ytDownloader

Description

A vulnerability was determined in aandrew-me ytDownloader up to 3.20.2. This affects the function child_process.exec of the file src/compressor.js of the component Compressor Feature. This manipulation causes command injection. The attack can only be executed locally. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure.

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AILast updated: 04/13/2026, 21:16:47 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in aandrew-me ytDownloader (up to version 3.20.2) involves command injection via the child_process.exec function in the Compressor Feature's src/compressor.js file. An attacker with local access and limited privileges can manipulate this function to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and has a CVSS 4.8 (medium) severity score. Although publicly disclosed, there is no confirmed patch or official fix available at this time.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows a local attacker with limited privileges to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system. This could lead to unauthorized actions within the context of the application user. However, the attack cannot be performed remotely and requires local access. There is no indication of widespread exploitation in the wild.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict local access to trusted users only and consider monitoring for suspicious local activity related to ytDownloader. Avoid running the application with elevated privileges to limit potential impact.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2026-04-13T13:29:29.072Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 69dd59c182d89c981f5d4d8f

Added to database: 4/13/2026, 9:01:53 PM

Last enriched: 4/13/2026, 9:16:47 PM

Last updated: 4/15/2026, 3:37:20 PM

Views: 18

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