CVE-2026-97366: OS Command Injection in jhen0409 react-native-debugger
A security flaw has been discovered in jhen0409 react-native-debugger up to 0.14.0. The impacted element is the function openDevTools of the file electron/window.js of the component Open in Editor Handler. The manipulation of the argument host results in os command injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-97366 affects jhen0409's react-native-debugger up to version 0.14.0. It arises from improper handling of the host argument in the openDevTools function of electron/window.js, enabling OS command injection. This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands via crafted input. The vulnerability is confirmed public with exploit code available. The vendor has not issued a response or patch. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and low to limited impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected system, potentially leading to unauthorized system control or data compromise. The impact is rated medium due to the requirement for user interaction and limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Public exploit availability increases the risk of exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official fix or patch is currently available, and the vendor has not responded to the disclosure. Users should consider avoiding use of affected versions (0.1 through 0.14.0) until a patch is released. Applying strict input validation or sandboxing the debugger environment may reduce risk. Monitor for updates from the vendor for an official remediation.
CVE-2026-97366: OS Command Injection in jhen0409 react-native-debugger
Description
A security flaw has been discovered in jhen0409 react-native-debugger up to 0.14.0. The impacted element is the function openDevTools of the file electron/window.js of the component Open in Editor Handler. The manipulation of the argument host results in os command injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
jhen0409
react-native-debugger
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-97366 affects jhen0409's react-native-debugger up to version 0.14.0. It arises from improper handling of the host argument in the openDevTools function of electron/window.js, enabling OS command injection. This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands via crafted input. The vulnerability is confirmed public with exploit code available. The vendor has not issued a response or patch. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and low to limited impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected system, potentially leading to unauthorized system control or data compromise. The impact is rated medium due to the requirement for user interaction and limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Public exploit availability increases the risk of exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official fix or patch is currently available, and the vendor has not responded to the disclosure. Users should consider avoiding use of affected versions (0.1 through 0.14.0) until a patch is released. Applying strict input validation or sandboxing the debugger environment may reduce risk. Monitor for updates from the vendor for an official remediation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-24T13:50:41.600Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab58919f7a7c54106d04cf3
Added to database: 09/24/2026, 20:33:29 UTC
Last enriched: 09/24/2026, 20:47:49 UTC
Last updated: 09/25/2026, 01:55:59 UTC
Views: 7
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