CVE-2026-16733

bahmutov find-cypress-specs Branch index.js shell.exec os command injection

MEDIUM
5.3
CVSS Score
Published: July 23, 2026 at 01:30 PM UTC
Updated: October 24, 2026 at 01:10 PM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorFind Cypress Specs

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Severity
MEDIUM5.3
Exploit prediction
EPSS 1%
SSVC
PoC

Description

A weakness has been identified in bahmutov find-cypress-specs up to 1.54.12. The impacted element is the function shell.exec of the file src/index.js of the component Branch Handler. This manipulation of the argument --branch causes os command injection. The attack is restricted to local execution. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet, and no fixed version or vendor advisory is recorded against it.

References (6)

VDB EntryTechnical Description
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/382478
SignaturePermissions Required
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/382478/cti
Third Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-16733
Third Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/submit/861021
ExploitIssue Tracking
Source: cverecord
https://github.com/bahmutov/find-cypress-specs/issues/423

SSVC — Action Prioritization

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CVSS

5.3MEDIUMVulDB
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusDEFERRED
CWE
CWE-78CWE-77

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