CVE-2026-26318

Description

systeminformation is a System and OS information library for node.js. Versions prior to 5.31.0 are vulnerable to command injection via unsanitized `locate` output in `versions()`. Version 5.31.0 fixes the issue.

Overview

State: PUBLISHED
Assigner (CNA): GitHub_M
CVSS severity: HIGH
CVSS score: 8.8 / 10
CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Effective score: 8.8 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
CWE(s): CWE-78
Reserved: 2026-02-13
Published: 2026-02-19 20:48 UTC
Last updated: 2026-02-19 22:21 UTC
Source: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/26xxx/CVE-2026-26318.json
Linked Threat: CVE-2026-26318 — systeminformation has Command Injection via Unsanitized `locate` Output in `versions()`

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NVD published: 2026-02-19 20:25:44 UTC
NVD last modified: 2026-02-20 19:51:20 UTC
NVD CVSS v3.1: 8.8 / 10 HIGH source: security-advisories@github.com
NVD CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability subscore: 2.0 / 10
Impact subscore: 6.0 / 10
EPSS score: 0.0002 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
EPSS percentile: 5.88% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-05-25

European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD

ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.

EUVD ID: EUVD-2026-8239
Assigner: GitHub_M
Published: Feb 19, 2026, 7:48:55 PM
Updated: Feb 19, 2026, 9:21:25 PM
EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1): 8.8 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EUVD-reported EPSS: 0.0200
Vendors: sebhildebrandt
Products: systeminformation (< 5.31.0)

systeminformation (< 5.31.0)
Aliases: GHSA-5vv4-hvf7-2h46

ENISA description: systeminformation is a System and OS information library for node.js. Versions prior to 5.31.0 are vulnerable to command injection via unsanitized `locate` output in `versions()`. Version 5.31.0 fixes the issue.

EUVD references (2)

Affected products (1)

Vendor	Product	Versions	Platforms
sebhildebrandt	systeminformation	`< 5.31.0` (affected)	—

Affected products — CPE 2.3 (1) NVD

NVD's normalized CPE 2.3 matchers, used by vendor tools (vulnerability scanners, asset managers) for automated detection. Compare with the CNA's free-text "Affected products" section above.

cpe:2.3:a:systeminformation:systeminformation:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

Vendor references (2)

References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.

https://github.com/sebhildebrandt/systeminformation/security/advisories/GHSA-5vv4-hvf7-2h46 x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://github.com/sebhildebrandt/systeminformation/commit/b67d3715eec881038ccbaace2f2711419ac3e107 x_refsource_MISC

Web references (0)

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No web references attached yet.

NVD-tagged references (2)

Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.

https://github.com/sebhildebrandt/systeminformation/commit/b67d3715eec881038ccbaace2f2711419ac3e107 security-advisories@github.com Patch
https://github.com/sebhildebrandt/systeminformation/security/advisories/GHSA-5vv4-hvf7-2h46 security-advisories@github.com ExploitMitigationVendor Advisory

Indicators (1)

IOCs linked to the auto-promoted Threat row.

Type	Value	VirusTotal	Attached
domain	`node.js`	no local data	2026-05-18 21:18 UTC

Remediations (15)

Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.

Nvd - Cve-2026-33118

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2026-05-22 16:15 UTC
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This month's Patch Tuesday brings over 80 fixes for various security vulnerabilities. Fortunately, none are actively being exploited in the wild yet.

2026-05-22 16:15 UTC
Microsoft Patch Tuesday, March 2026 Edition - Krebs on Security

web:krebsonsecurity.com

Microsoft earlier provided patches to address nine browser vulnerabilities, which are not included in the Patch Tuesday count above.

2026-05-22 16:15 UTC
I tested Windows 11 March 2026 Updates: Everything new ... - Windows Latest

web:www.windowslatest.com

Windows 11 March 2026 Patch Tuesday update adds Emoji 16.0, Sysmon, network speed test, reliability improvements, and security fixes.

2026-05-22 16:15 UTC
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, March 2026 Security Update Review

web:blog.qualys.com

Microsoft has rolled out its March 2026 Patch Tuesday updates, delivering a fresh batch of security fixes designed to keep Windows environments protected from emerging threats.

2026-05-22 16:15 UTC
Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2026

web:www.oracle.com

This Critical Patch Update contains 481 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at April 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.

2026-05-22 03:40 UTC
Patch Tuesday - March 2026 - Rapid7

web:www.rapid7.com

Microsoft is publishing 77 vulnerabilities this Patch Tuesday, including two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.

2026-05-22 03:40 UTC
Microsoft Patches 83 Vulnerabilities - SecurityWeek

web:www.securityweek.com

Microsoft has rolled out fixes for 83 vulnerabilities in its products, including a critical bug, but none of them require urgent attention.

2026-05-22 03:40 UTC
CVE-2026-26318: systeminformation Command Injection RCE

web:www.sentinelone.com

CVE-2026-26318 is a command injection RCE vulnerability in systeminformation for Node.js. Learn about its impact, affected versions, and mitigation methods.

2026-05-22 03:40 UTC
Patch Alert: Microsoft Fixes Nearly 80 Bugs, Including ... - TechRepublic

web:www.techrepublic.com

Microsoft's March Patch Tuesday fixes 78 vulnerabilities, including Office preview pane flaws, an Excel Copilot data leak risk, and an AI-discovered 9.8 severity bug.

2026-05-22 03:40 UTC
Patch Tuesday May 2026: Security Updates & CVE Analysis

web:zecurit.com

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2026-05-22 03:40 UTC
Microsoft Patch Tuesday March 2026 - 78 Vulnerabilities Fixed ...

web:cybersecuritynews.com

Microsoft released its March 2026 Patch Tuesday security update on March 10, 2026 , addressing 78 vulnerabilities across Windows, Microsoft Office, Azure, SQL Server, and .NET. The update includes one actively exploited zero-day vulnerability and multiple Critical-rated flaws demanding immediate attention from security teams. The most urgent fix this month is CVE - 2026 -21262, the sole zero-day ...

2026-05-22 03:40 UTC
Security Update Guide - Microsoft

web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com

The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.

2026-05-22 03:40 UTC
Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for March 2026 fixed 84 bugs

web:securityaffairs.com

Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for March 2026 addressed 84 vulnerabilities across its products. The IT giant addressed flaws across Windows, Office, Edge, Azure, SQL Server, Hyper-V, and ReFS. Including third-party and Chromium updates, the total reaches 94 vulnerabilities. Eight flaws are rated Critical and the rest Important.

2026-05-22 03:40 UTC
Microsoft March 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 2 zero-days, 79 flaws

web:www.bleepingcomputer.com

Today is Microsoft's March 2026 Patch Tuesday with security updates for 79 flaws, including 2 publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.

2026-05-22 03:40 UTC

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Raw JSON

The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2026-26318.json.

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