CVE-2026-117511 Details
Description
A vulnerability has been found in desmondmorris node-tesseract up to 0.2.7. Affected by this issue is the function process of the file lib/tesseract.js of the component Command Builder. Such manipulation of the argument image leads to os command injection. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
A remote code execution vulnerability has been identified in the Node.js library 'node-tesseract' by Desmond Morris, affecting versions through 0.2.7. The issue arises in the Command Builder component, specifically within the 'process' function of 'lib/tesseract.js'. The vulnerability is due to the use of 'child_process.exec()' without proper sanitization of user input, allowing for arbitrary OS command injection. This exploitation can be confirmed by a proof-of-concept that demonstrates the execution of a command that creates a file in the '/tmp' directory.
Users are advised to update to a version of 'node-tesseract' that has addressed this vulnerability. If no such version is available, consider using a fork or an alternative library that does not have this command injection flaw.
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Assessed Oct 27, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Nov 2, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/desmondmorris/node-tesseract/ | [email protected] | ProductVendor |
| https://github.com/desmondmorris/node-tesseract/issues/72 | [email protected] | ExploitIssue TrackingTechnical DescriptionVendor |
| https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-117511 | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/1024535 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/427077 | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/427077/cti | [email protected] | AdvisoryContent Wall |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-77 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') | [email protected] |
| CWE-78 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| desmondmorris node-tesseract | >= 0.0.1, <= 0.2.7 (semver) |
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Change History
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| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 27, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |