CVE-2026-16631

What it is

A vulnerability was detected in publint up to 0.1.4. This impacts the function child_process.exec of the file src/node/pack.js of the component package-manager Command Handler. The manipulation results in os command injection. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit is now public and may be used. The patch is identified as adf2d9a09945fc98c85a2520a89f441d78b2dbd8. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue. The project maintainer explains: "I think it's very rare for someone to use this package with untrusted input".

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

1.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-07-23 00:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-07-23 15:24 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-07-23 00:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-07-23 15:24 UTC

Exploit probability

1.1% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-77 · Command injection

Record status

Deferred

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 1.9

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low