OS Command Injection in TanStack Development Devtools for Vite
CVE-2026-78177

2LOW

Key Information:

Vendor

Tanstack

Status
Devtools-vite
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 August 2026

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-78177?

A vulnerability exists in TanStack's devtools-vite, specifically in version 0.7.0, where the 'installPackage' function of the Development Devtools Event Bus component is susceptible to OS command injection. This occurs through improper handling of the 'packageName' argument, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the host OS. Exploitation of this vulnerability necessitates local access, presenting a higher complexity for potential attacks. Despite being reported early to the maintainers, there has been no public response, and the exploit remains documented, presenting risks to users of this package.

Affected Version(s)

devtools-vite 0.7.0

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-2026-78177 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/394561
vdb-entrytechnical-description
https://vuldb.com/vuln/394561/cti
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https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-78177
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
2
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

wjm3 (VulDB User)
VulDB CNA Team
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