CVE-2026-26318

Name: CVE-2026-26318
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-02-19T20:25:44.063+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-26318 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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()`. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.99%

58.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Systeminformation	Systeminformation	< 5.31.0

References

https://github.com/sebhildebrandt/systeminformation/commit/b67d3715eec881038ccbaace2f2711419ac3e107Patch
https://github.com/sebhildebrandt/systeminformation/security/advisories/GHSA-5vv4-hvf7-2h46Exploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 19, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-26318?

How severe is CVE-2026-26318?

CVE-2026-26318 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-26318?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST