CVE-2026-16488

A vulnerability was determined in QUSETIONS MiniCode-Python 0.1.0. This vulnerability affects the function subprocess.Popen of the file minicode/config.py of the component Project File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to os command injection. The attack may be launched remotely. A high complexity level is associated with this attack. It is stated that the exploitability is difficult. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. Upgrading to version 0.1.0-rc1 is able to resolve this issue. This patch is called 9d868dc2550f426c6ddf8ee98f30ffe450ca5e32. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

CVSS v3 5.0 MEDIUM
CVSS v2.0 5.1 MEDIUM

5.0^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.6 / Impact : 3.4

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity HIGH

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact LOW

Integrity Impact LOW

Availability Impact LOW

Scope UNCHANGED

5.1^/10

CVSS v2.0 : MEDIUM

Vector : AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Exploitability : 4.9 / Impact : 6.4

Access Vector NETWORK

Access Complexity HIGH

Authentication NONE

Confidentiality Impact PARTIAL

Integrity Impact PARTIAL

Availability Impact PARTIAL

References

Link	Resource
https://gist.github.com/menelausx/2e6275222cb2e8aa412a145ba7abec66
https://github.com/QUSETIONS/MiniCode-Python/
https://github.com/QUSETIONS/MiniCode-Python/commit/9d868dc2550f426c6ddf8ee98f30ffe450ca5e32
https://github.com/QUSETIONS/MiniCode-Python/issues/13
https://github.com/QUSETIONS/MiniCode-Python/issues/13#issuecomment-4764889606
https://github.com/QUSETIONS/MiniCode-Python/releases/tag/v0.1.0-rc1
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-16488
https://vuldb.com/submit/860017
https://vuldb.com/vuln/380945
https://vuldb.com/vuln/380945/cti

Configurations

No configuration.

History

22 Jul 2026, 00:17

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-07-22 00:17

Updated : 2026-07-22 16:25

NVD link : CVE-2026-16488

Mitre link : CVE-2026-16488

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-16488

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-77

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')

CWE-78

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

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