CVE-2026-78177: OS Command Injection in TanStack devtools-vite
CVE-2026-78177 is an OS command injection vulnerability in TanStack devtools-vite version 0.7.0. The issue exists in the installPackage function within the Development Devtools Event Bus component, where manipulation of the packageName argument can lead to command injection. Exploitation requires local access and is considered difficult due to high complexity. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, but the vendor has not yet responded or provided a fix. The CVSS score is low, reflecting limited impact and exploitability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects TanStack devtools-vite version 0.7.0 in the installPackage function of the Development Devtools Event Bus component. An attacker with local access can manipulate the packageName argument to execute arbitrary OS commands, resulting in OS command injection. The attack complexity is high, making exploitation difficult. Although exploit code is publicly available, no official patch or remediation has been released by the vendor as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with local access and low privileges to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected system. However, the attack complexity is high and no remote exploitation is possible. The overall impact is limited, reflected by a low CVSS score of 2. There are no known exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official fix or patch is currently available. Since exploitation requires local access and high complexity, restricting local access and monitoring for suspicious activity may reduce risk. Check the vendor advisory regularly for updates or patches. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-78177: OS Command Injection in TanStack devtools-vite
Description
CVE-2026-78177 is an OS command injection vulnerability in TanStack devtools-vite version 0.7.0. The issue exists in the installPackage function within the Development Devtools Event Bus component, where manipulation of the packageName argument can lead to command injection. Exploitation requires local access and is considered difficult due to high complexity. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, but the vendor has not yet responded or provided a fix. The CVSS score is low, reflecting limited impact and exploitability.
CVSS v4.0
Score 2.0low
Affected software
cpe:2.3:a:tanstack:devtools-vite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects TanStack devtools-vite version 0.7.0 in the installPackage function of the Development Devtools Event Bus component. An attacker with local access can manipulate the packageName argument to execute arbitrary OS commands, resulting in OS command injection. The attack complexity is high, making exploitation difficult. Although exploit code is publicly available, no official patch or remediation has been released by the vendor as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with local access and low privileges to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected system. However, the attack complexity is high and no remote exploitation is possible. The overall impact is limited, reflected by a low CVSS score of 2. There are no known exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official fix or patch is currently available. Since exploitation requires local access and high complexity, restricting local access and monitoring for suspicious activity may reduce risk. Check the vendor advisory regularly for updates or patches. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-23T15:55:56.896Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a8bae75acd9273b49c938d5
Added to database: 08/24/2026, 02:37:41 UTC
Last enriched: 08/24/2026, 02:52:14 UTC
Last updated: 08/24/2026, 02:54:53 UTC
Views: 4
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