QUSETIONS MiniCode-Python 0.1.0 Project File minicode/config.py subprocess.Popen os command injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in QUSETIONS MiniCode-Python 0.1.0. It has been classified as critical. This issue affects the function subprocess.Popen of the file minicode/config.py of the component Project File Handler. The manipulation leads to os command injection. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-16488. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in QUSETIONS MiniCode-Python 0.1.0. This issue affects the function subprocess.Popen of the file minicode/config.py of the component Project File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a os command injection vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-78. The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The advisory is shared at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-16488. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1202 for this issue.

The exploit is available at gist.github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 0.1.0-rc1 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com. Applying the patch 9d868dc2550f426c6ddf8ee98f30ffe450ca5e32 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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Class: Os command injection
CWE: CWE-78 / CWE-77 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: MiniCode-Python 0.1.0-rc1
Patch: 9d868dc2550f426c6ddf8ee98f30ffe450ca5e32

Timelineinfo

07/21/2026 Advisory disclosed
07/21/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/21/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 13
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2026-16488 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-16488
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-380945
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 07/21/2026 17:54
Changes: 07/21/2026 17:54 (64)
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Submitter: JasperX
Cache ID: 216::103

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Accepted

  • Submit #860017: QUSETIONS MiniCode-Python v0.1.0 54d47f3 OS Command Injection (by JasperX)

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