CVE-2026-97366 jhen0409 react-native-debugger Open in Editor window.js openDevTools os command injection
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands via the openDevTools function in the React Native Debugger desktop application.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-97366?
CVE-2026-97366 is a medium-severity command injection vulnerability in jhen0409 react-native-debugger, published on 24 Sep 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A security flaw has been discovered in jhen0409 react-native-debugger up to 0.14.0. The impacted element is the function openDevTools of the file electron/window.js of the component Open in Editor Handler. The manipulation of the argument host results in os command injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-97366?
How do I fix CVE-2026-97366?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-97366 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-2026-97366 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-97366 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fqjr-2wgv-xw6r.