CVE-2026-16735 release-it conventional-changelog Changelog File index.js writeChangelog os command injection
Local attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands via the writeChangelog function in release-it conventional-changelog due to improper input handling.
- 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-2026-16735?
CVE-2026-16735 is a medium-severity command injection vulnerability in release-it conventional-changelog, published on 23 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 release-it conventional-changelog up to 11.0.1. This affects the function writeChangelog of the file index.js of the component Changelog File Handler. Such manipulation of the argument infile leads to os command injection. The attack must be carried out locally. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may 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-2026-16735?
How do I fix CVE-2026-16735?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-16735 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-2026-16735 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-16735 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wmpm-jc79-f6jv.