CVE-2026-81833

RooCodeInc Roo-Code CodeIndexManager helpers.ts optimizeQuery code injection

MEDIUM
5.5
CVSS Score
Published: August 27, 2026 at 07:45 PM UTC
Updated: August 31, 2026 at 10:17 PM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorRoo-Code

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Severity
MEDIUM5.5
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.3%
SSVC
PoC

Description

A security flaw has been discovered in RooCodeInc Roo-Code up to 3.51.1. Affected by this vulnerability is the function optimizeQuery of the file src/utils/helpers.ts of the component CodeIndexManager. Performing a manipulation results in code injection. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. Multiple isses were reported to the vendor beforehand. They explain, that "they all apply to Roo Code, a project we no longer support - the repository was archived a while ago, and we don't encourage anyone to use it." This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

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 (5)

VDB EntryTechnical Description
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/396166
SignaturePermissions Required
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/396166/cti
Third Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-81833
Third Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/submit/864283

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CVSS

5.5MEDIUMVulDB
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusDEFERRED
CWE
CWE-94CWE-74

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