OS Command Injection Vulnerability in release-it conventional-changelog by Node.js
CVE-2026-16735

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Release-it

Status
Conventional-changelog
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 July 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-16735?

A security vulnerability exists in the release-it conventional-changelog component, specifically within the writeChangelog function found in index.js. By manipulating the infile argument, an attacker could execute OS commands, leading to potential exploitation. This vulnerability requires local access to exploit and has been publicly disclosed, although the maintainers timely informed of the issue have yet to respond.

Affected Version(s)

conventional-changelog 11.0.0

conventional-changelog 11.0.1

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-2026-16735 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/382479
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https://vuldb.com/vuln/382479/cti
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https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-16735
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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