Command Injection Vulnerability in systeminformation for Node.js
CVE-2026-26318

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Sebhildebrandt

Status
Systeminformation
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 February 2026

What is CVE-2026-26318?

The systeminformation library for Node.js, which provides essential system and OS information, is susceptible to command injection vulnerabilities. This occurs when unsanitized output from the locate command in the versions() function could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands. This security flaw affects all versions prior to 5.31.0. The issue has been addressed in version 5.31.0 where proper sanitization measures have been implemented to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

systeminformation < 5.31.0

References

https://github.com/sebhildebrandt/systeminformation/secur...
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https://github.com/sebhildebrandt/systeminformation/commi...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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