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CVE-2026-26318: systeminformation has Command Injection via Unsanitized `locate` Output in `versions()`

systeminformation is a System and OS information library for node.js. Versions prior to 5.31.0 are vulnerable to command injection via unsanitized `locate` output in `versions()`. Version 5.31.0 fixes the issue.

HighCVSS 8.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

A Node.js library used to collect system details can be abused for command injection when its versions() function processes unsanitized locate output. The issue affects systeminformation versions before 5.31.0 and is fixed in 5.31.0. The provided sources do not show active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat as high priority for systems running affected Node.js services, especially shared or multi-tenant hosts. Patch promptly, but do not assume internet-remote exploitation from the provided evidence because the CVSS vector is local and requires low privileges.

Technical view

CVE-2026-26318 is a CWE-78 command injection flaw in sebhildebrandt systeminformation. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.8 with local attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, changed scope, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

Likely exposure

Node.js applications or services that include systeminformation before 5.31.0 are potentially exposed, especially where versions() is called. The CVSS vector indicates an attacker needs local low-privileged access, so exposure is highest on shared, multi-user, or already-compromised systems.

Exploitation context

No KEV listing or provided source indicates known active exploitation. The public advisory describes command injection through unsanitized locate output in versions(), but the provided bundle does not include exploit maturity, observed campaigns, or proof-of-concept status.

Researcher notes

Focus on dependency inventory, whether versions() is reachable, and host trust boundaries. Evidence is strong for affected version range and fixed release, but incomplete on exploit availability, downstream distro impact, and real-world exploitation.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade systeminformation to version 5.31.0 or later.
  • Audit direct and transitive dependencies for systeminformation versions below 5.31.0.
  • Rebuild and redeploy affected Node.js applications after dependency updates.
  • Review code paths calling versions() and prioritize those services first.
  • Track GitHub and Red Hat guidance for downstream package status.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm production artifacts resolve systeminformation to 5.31.0 or later.
  • Check package lockfiles and SBOMs for vulnerable versions.
  • Identify application code paths that call systeminformation versions().
  • Verify dependency scanners detect CVE-2026-26318 after inventory refresh.
  • Review the referenced fix commit for expected remediation alignment.
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Confidence
high
Sources
7

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8.8 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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2CVSS vectors
5Timeline events
2ADP providers
6Source links

SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: total

CVSS vector scores

2 official scores

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8.8CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H26GitHub_M
8.8CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H26redhat-SADP

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

8.8High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2026-26318Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

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  1. CVE reservedCVE Program

    The CVE ID was reserved by the assigning CNA.

  2. ADP timelineredhat-SADP

    Made public.

  3. CVE publishedCVE Program

    The CVE record was published.

  4. ADP timelineredhat-SADP

    Reported to Red Hat.

  5. CVE updatedCVE Program

    The CVE record metadata indicates this as the latest update time.

ADP provider summaries

CISA-ADPCISA ADP Vulnrichment
other:ssvc
redhat-SADPsysteminformation: systeminformation: Arbitrary code execution via unsanitized `locate` output
other:Red Hat severity ratingcvssV3_1
  • 2026-02-19T21:03:55.660Z: Reported to Red Hat.
  • 2026-02-19T19:48:55.816Z: Made public.

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
sebhildebrandtsysteminformation< 5.31.0Listed
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-78

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