CVE-2026-16733 Details
Description
A weakness has been identified in bahmutov find-cypress-specs up to 1.54.12. The impacted element is the function shell.exec of the file src/index.js of the component Branch Handler. This manipulation of the argument --branch causes os command injection. The attack is restricted to local execution. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
A command injection vulnerability has been identified in Bahmutov's Find-Cypress-Specs tool, specifically in versions up to 1.54.12. The issue arises in the Branch Handler component, within the shell.exec function of src/index.js. The vulnerability allows for OS command injection by manipulating the --branch argument, with the exploitation limited to local execution. This flaw has been publicly disclosed and could be leveraged for malicious purposes.
Users are advised to update to version 1.54.13 or later, where this vulnerability has been addressed.
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Assessed Jul 23, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 23, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/bahmutov/find-cypress-specs/ | [email protected] | ProductSource CodeVendor |
| https://github.com/bahmutov/find-cypress-specs/issues/423 | [email protected] | ExploitIssue TrackingTechnical DescriptionVendor |
| https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-16733 | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/861021 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/382478 | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/382478/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 |
|---|---|
| bahmutov find-cypress-specs | <= 1.54.12 (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 23, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |