CVE-2026-16735 Details
Description
A security vulnerability has been detected in release-it conventional-changelog up to 11.0.1. This affects the function writeChangelog of the file index.js of the component Changelog File Handler. Such manipulation of the argument infile leads to os command injection. The attack must be carried out locally. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. 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 the Release It Conventional Changelog plugin, affecting versions up to 11.0.1. The issue arises in the Changelog File Handler component, specifically within the writeChangelog function in index.js. The vulnerability allows for OS command injection by manipulating the infile argument, with exploitation requiring local execution. The problem has been publicly disclosed, and the project maintainers have not yet responded to reports of the issue.
Users can avoid this vulnerability by not using the '@release-it/conventional-changelog' plugin or by ensuring that the 'infile' option does not contain any shell metacharacters.
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Assessed Jul 23, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 27, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/release-it/conventional-changelog/ | [email protected] | ProductVendor |
| https://github.com/release-it/conventional-changelog/issues/149 | [email protected] | ExploitIssue TrackingTechnical DescriptionVendor |
| https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-16735 | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/861024 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/382479 | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/382479/cti | [email protected] | Content 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 |
|---|---|
| release-it/conventional-changelog | <= 11.0.1 (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 23, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |