CVE-2026-16630 syncfusion ej2-javascript-ui-controls package.json child_process.exec os command injection

Medium 4.8 Published Updated

Local attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands via child_process.exec in the Syncfusion JavaScript UI controls 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-2026-16630?

CVE-2026-16630 is a medium-severity command injection vulnerability in syncfusion ej2-javascript-ui-controls, published on 22 Jul 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A security vulnerability has been detected in syncfusion ej2-javascript-ui-controls up to 33.2.3. This affects the function child_process.exec of the file package.json. The manipulation leads to os command injection. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-78, CWE-77

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-16630?

How do I fix CVE-2026-16630?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-16630 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-2026-16630 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-16630 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8vqr-xp4f-pr6m.

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