CVE-2026-16489 jsforce SFDX Connection Registry sfdx.js _execCommand os command injection
Local attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands via the SFDX Connection Registry in the jsforce library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-16489?
CVE-2026-16489 is a medium-severity command injection vulnerability in jsforce, published on 21 Jul 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was identified in jsforce up to 3.10.16. This issue affects the function _execCommand in the library lib/registry/sfdx.js of the component SFDX Connection Registry. The manipulation leads to os command injection. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-16489?
How do I fix CVE-2026-16489?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-16489 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2026-16489 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-16489 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qhc4-cxq6-mg2g.