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CVE-2026-110640

9.8 CRITICALpublic exploit available

Published 2026-10-14 · Updated 2026-10-16

AI risk analysis

Summary
Whisper-node allows attackers to inject OS commands through crafted input parameters, enabling arbitrary code execution with Node.js process privileges.
Exploitability
Exploitation is straightforward with no special preconditions needed, as attackers can directly inject shell metacharacters into command strings built by createCppCommand().
Blast radius
The vulnerability could lead to full system compromise if exploited, as commands execute with the privileges of the Node.js process, potentially allowing attackers to read sensitive files, install malware, or pivot to other systems.
Detection
No reliable host or network indicator is derivable from the published description.
Prioritized remediation
Upgrade to whisper-node 1.1.2 or later to address the OS command injection vulnerability.
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NVD description

Whisper-node through 1.1.1 contains an OS command injection vulnerability that allows attackers to execute commands by supplying crafted filePath or whisperOptions.language values to whisper(). Attackers can inject shell metacharacters or $() substitution into the command string built by createCppCommand() and run via shelljs exec() to execute commands with Node.js process privileges.

CVSS vector

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

Weaknesses

CWE-78

Public exploit & PoC references

All references

Source data: NVD (nvd.nist.gov), public domain. Exploit-DB.ai adds local AI analysis for defensive use only.

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