RooCodeInc Roo-Code up to 3.51.1 CodeIndexManager src/utils/helpers.ts optimizeQuery code injection

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A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in RooCodeInc Roo-Code up to 3.51.1. Affected by this issue is the function optimizeQuery of the file src/utils/helpers.ts of the component CodeIndexManager. Executing a manipulation can lead to code injection. This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-81833. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. Multiple isses were reported to the vendor beforehand. They explain, that "they all apply to Roo Code, a project we no longer support - the repository was archived a while ago, and we don't encourage anyone to use it."

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A vulnerability has been found in RooCodeInc Roo-Code up to 3.51.1 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function optimizeQuery of the file src/utils/helpers.ts of the component CodeIndexManager. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The advisory is available at gist.github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-81833. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

It is possible to download the exploit at gist.github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. Multiple isses were reported to the vendor beforehand. They explain, that "they all apply to Roo Code, a project we no longer support - the repository was archived a while ago, and we don't encourage anyone to use it."

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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• RooCodeInc

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• Roo-Code

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• 3.51.0
• 3.51.1

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• end of life

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• Submit #864283: Roo-Code v3.51.1 Code Injection (by tchen200311)

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