OS Command Injection Vulnerability in bahmutov find-cypress-specs
CVE-2026-16733

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Bahmutov

Status
Find-cypress-specs
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 July 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-16733?

A vulnerability exists in the bahmutov find-cypress-specs package, specifically in the shell.exec function located in src/index.js of the Branch Handler component. By manipulating the --branch argument, an attacker can execute arbitrary operating system commands. This vulnerability is limited to local execution, and public exploits are available. Despite prior notification of the issue through an issue report, the vendor has yet to provide a remediation response.

Affected Version(s)

find-cypress-specs 1.54.0

find-cypress-specs 1.54.1

find-cypress-specs 1.54.2

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-16733 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/382478
vdb-entrytechnical-description
https://vuldb.com/vuln/382478/cti
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https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-16733
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

wjm2 (VulDB User)
VulDB CNA Team
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