Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A locally authenticated Linux user who can influence an active NetworkManager profile name may cause affected Node.js software to execute unintended commands. Successful exploitation could compromise data, application integrity, and availability with the privileges of the affected Node.js process. Windows and macOS are not identified as affected in the supplied evidence.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority Linux dependency update, especially on multi-user systems or privileged monitoring services. It is not described as remotely exploitable without prior local access, and active exploitation is not evidenced. Expedite remediation where the Node.js process handles sensitive data or runs with elevated permissions.
Technical view
systeminformation versions 4.17.0 through 5.31.5 parse connection names from nmcli output in networkInterfaces(). Unlike interface names, connection names are not adequately sanitized before interpolation into three shell commands executed by execSync(). Shell metacharacters in an active profile name can therefore produce OS command injection. Version 5.31.6 fixes the flaw.
Likely exposure
Exposure requires Linux, an affected systeminformation version, NetworkManager, and execution of networkInterfaces(). The stated CVSS vector also requires local access with low privileges. Risk is greatest where local or otherwise authorized users can create, rename, or activate NetworkManager connection profiles and the Node.js process has valuable permissions.
Exploitation context
The supplied bundle marks this CVE as absent from KEV and provides no evidence of active exploitation. Exploitation is local rather than network-direct and depends on control of an active NetworkManager profile name. Public proof-of-concept availability was not established by the supplied evidence.
Researcher notes
The key trust-boundary failure is inconsistent sanitization: interface names are sanitized, while connectionName from genuine nmcli output is interpolated into execSync command strings. Researchers should verify actual call paths, resolved package versions, NetworkManager usage, and process privileges. The supplied evidence does not establish exploit prevalence or affected downstream applications.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade systeminformation to version 5.31.6 or later.
- Check direct and transitive dependencies for affected systeminformation releases.
- Restrict untrusted users from creating, renaming, or activating NetworkManager profiles until upgraded.
- Reduce the affected Node.js process privileges and access to sensitive resources.
Validation and detection
- Confirm the deployed dependency resolves to systeminformation 5.31.6 or later.
- Identify Linux workloads that use NetworkManager and call networkInterfaces().
- Inspect active NetworkManager profile names for unexpected shell metacharacters.
- Test the updated application’s network interface discovery in a controlled environment.
- Review process and system logs for unexpected child-shell activity around interface discovery.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookupCVE-2026-44724 mapping review
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9GitHub_MCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9redhat-SADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
Timeline events are normalized from CVE metadata, CNA source timelines, ADP timelines, and KEV metadata when present.
- CVE reservedCVE Program
The CVE ID was reserved by the assigning CNA.
- ADP timelineredhat-SADP
Made public.
- CVE publishedCVE Program
The CVE record was published.
- ADP timelineredhat-SADP
Reported to Red Hat.
- CVE updatedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
- 2026-05-27T21:02:14.837Z: Reported to Red Hat.
- 2026-05-27T19:26:28.392Z: Made public.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/sebhildebrandt/systeminformation/security/advisories/GHSA-hvx9-hwr7-wjj9CVE reference, GitHub_M · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-44724CVE reference, redhat-SADP · vdb-entry, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHBZ#2482416CVE reference, redhat-SADP · issue-tracking, x_refsource_REDHAT
- https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-44724.jsonCVE reference, redhat-SADP · x_sadp-csaf-vex
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:33574CVE reference, redhat-SADP · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:60520CVE reference, redhat-SADP · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.