CVE-2026-26832
Zapolnoch Tesseract Ocr command injection
- Published25 Mar 2026
Description
node-tesseract-ocr is an npm package that provides a Node.js wrapper for Tesseract OCR. In all versions through 2.2.1, the recognize() function in src/index.js is vulnerable to OS Command Injection. The file path parameter is concatenated into a shell command string and passed to child_process.exec() without proper sanitization
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
References
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-26832 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-26832 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 2.60%.
How severe is CVE-2026-26832?
CVE-2026-26832 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 2.60% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2026-26832?
Affected products include Zapolnoch Tesseract Ocr.
How do I fix CVE-2026-26832?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.