CVE-2026-26318
Systeminformation command injection
- Published19 Feb 2026
Description
systeminformation is a System and OS information library for node.js. Versions prior to 5.31.0 are vulnerable to command injection via unsanitized `locate` output in `versions()`. Version 5.31.0 fixes the issue.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-26318
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2441124
- https://github.com/sebhildebrandt/systeminformation/commit/b67d3715eec881038ccbaace2f2711419ac3e107
- https://github.com/sebhildebrandt/systeminformation/security/advisories/GHSA-5vv4-hvf7-2h46
- https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-26318.json
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-26318 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-26318 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.30%.
How severe is CVE-2026-26318?
CVE-2026-26318 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 1.30% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2026-26318?
Affected products include Systeminformation.
How do I fix CVE-2026-26318?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Systeminformation 5.31.0 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.