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CVE-2026-16488

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Description

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.

Severity
LOW
CVSS score
1.3 (v4.0)
Vulnerability status
Deferred
Source identifier
Published
2026-07-22 00:17:30.693000
Last modified
2026-10-24 17:10:00.220000
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  "published": "2026-07-22T00:17:30.693",
  "lastModified": "2026-10-24T17:10:00.220",
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      "value": "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."
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      "value": "Se determinó una vulnerabilidad en QUSETIONS MiniCode-Python 0.1.0. Esta vulnerabilidad afecta a la función subprocess.Popen del archivo minicode/config.py del componente Gestor de Archivos de Proyecto. La ejecución de una manipulación puede llevar a una inyección de comandos del sistema operativo. El ataque puede lanzarse de forma remota. Un alto nivel de complejidad está asociado con este ataque. Se afirma que la explotabilidad es difícil. El exploit ha sido divulgado públicamente y puede ser utilizado. La actualización a la versión 0.1.0-rc1 puede resolver este problema. Este parche se llama 9d868dc2550f426c6ddf8ee98f30ffe450ca5e32. Se sugiere actualizar el componente afectado."
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      "url": "https://gist.github.com/menelausx/2e6275222cb2e8aa412a145ba7abec66",
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