QUSETIONS MiniCode-Python Project File config.py subprocess.Popen os command injection
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-16488 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | VulDB |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-07-22 00:17:30 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-07-22 16:25:46 UTC |
| 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. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v4.0 1.3 LOW from [email protected]
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
EPSS: 0.010030000 probability, percentile 0.592930000 (date 2026-07-22)
Problem Types: CWE-77 | CWE-78 | CWE-78 OS Command Injection | CWE-77 Command Injection
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | [email protected] | Secondary | 1.3 | LOW | CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/C... |
| 4.0 | CNA | DECLARED | 2.3 | LOW | CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P |
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Secondary | 5 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L |
| 3.1 | CNA | DECLARED | 5 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:O/RC:C |
| 3.0 | CNA | DECLARED | 5 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:O/RC:C |
| 2.0 | [email protected] | Secondary | 5.1 | AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P | |
| 2.0 | CNA | DECLARED | 5.1 | AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P/E:POC/RL:OF/RC:C |
CVSS v4.0 Breakdown
Attack Vector
NetworkAttack Complexity
HighAttack Requirements
NonePrivileges Required
NoneUser Interaction
PassiveConfidentiality
LowIntegrity
LowAvailability
LowSub Conf.
NoneSub Integrity
NoneSub Availability
NoneCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
NetworkAttack Complexity
HighPrivileges Required
NoneUser Interaction
RequiredScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
LowIntegrity
LowAvailability
LowCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
CVSS v3.0 Breakdown
Attack Vector
NetworkAttack Complexity
HighPrivileges Required
NoneUser Interaction
RequiredScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
LowIntegrity
LowAvailability
LowCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:O/RC:C
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | QUSETIONS | MiniCode-Python | affected 0.1.0 | Not specified |
| CNA | QUSETIONS | MiniCode-Python | unaffected 0.1.0-rc1 | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| vuldb.com/vuln/380945 | [email protected] | vuldb.com | |
| github.com/QUSETIONS/MiniCode-Python/issues/13 | [email protected] | github.com | |
| github.com/QUSETIONS/MiniCode-Python | [email protected] | github.com | |
| gist.github.com/menelausx/2e6275222cb2e8aa412a145ba7abec66 | [email protected] | gist.github.com | |
| vuldb.com/submit/860017 | [email protected] | vuldb.com | |
| github.com/QUSETIONS/MiniCode-Python/commit/9d868dc2550f426c6ddf8ee98f30... | [email protected] | github.com | |
| vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-16488 | [email protected] | vuldb.com | |
| github.com/QUSETIONS/MiniCode-Python/releases/tag/v0.1.0-rc1 | [email protected] | github.com | |
| vuldb.com/vuln/380945/cti | [email protected] | vuldb.com | |
| github.com/QUSETIONS/MiniCode-Python/issues/13 | [email protected] | github.com | |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
Vendor Comments And Credit
Discovery Credit
CNA: JasperX (VulDB User) (en)
Additional Advisory Data
| Source | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| CNA | 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z | Advisory disclosed |
| CNA | 2026-07-21T02:00:00.000Z | VulDB entry created |
| CNA | 2026-07-21T17:54:31.000Z | VulDB entry last update |
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.