jsforce up to 3.10.16 SFDX Connection Registry lib/registry/sfdx.js _execCommand os command injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in jsforce up to 3.10.16. It has been declared as critical. Impacted is the function _execCommand in the library lib/registry/sfdx.js of the component SFDX Connection Registry. The manipulation results in os command injection. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-16489. The attack is only possible with local access. Additionally, an exploit exists. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in jsforce up to 3.10.16. Affected is the function _execCommand in the library lib/registry/sfdx.js of the component SFDX Connection Registry. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a os command injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-16489. The exploitability is told to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. Technical details and a public exploit are known. This vulnerability is assigned to T1202 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The exploit is shared for download at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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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: 1805
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-16489 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-16489
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-380946
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 07/21/2026 17:59
Changes: 07/21/2026 17:59 (57)
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Submitter: wjm2
Cache ID: 216::103

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Accepted

  • Submit #860031: Node.js jsforce 3.10.16 OS Command Injection (by wjm2)

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