CVE-2026-26833
OS Command Injection in thumbler 1.1.2 via Unsanitized Parameters
Publication date: 2026-03-25
Last updated on: 2026-03-30
Assigner: MITRE
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| mmahrous | thumbler | to 1.1.2 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-94 | The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. |
| CWE-78 | The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in thumbler version 1.1.2 where the thumbnail() function improperly handles user input. Specifically, the input, output, time, or size parameters are concatenated directly into a shell command string that is executed using child_process.exec() without proper sanitization or escaping. This allows an attacker to inject arbitrary operating system commands.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected system. This could lead to unauthorized access, data theft, system compromise, or disruption of services depending on the privileges of the application running thumbler.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided information does not specify how the CVE-2026-26833 vulnerability affects compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by checking for the presence of the vulnerable thumbler package version (through 1.1.2) in your environment and by monitoring for suspicious command execution patterns related to the thumbnail() function.
One practical detection method is to look for files or processes that indicate command injection attempts, such as unexpected files created by injected commands (e.g., files like /tmp/pwned created by injected 'id' commands).
You can also audit your codebase or running services for usage of the vulnerable thumbnail() function that concatenates user input into shell commands.
- Check installed npm packages and their versions: `npm list thumbler`
- Search your code for usage of the vulnerable function: `grep -r 'thumbnail(' ./`
- Look for suspicious files created by command injection, e.g., `ls -l /tmp/pwned`
- Monitor running processes or logs for unexpected shell commands or child_process.exec usage with concatenated parameters.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include avoiding passing untrusted or user-controlled data into the vulnerable thumbnail() function.
Replace the vulnerable shell command string concatenation with safer process execution methods that use argument arrays, such as child_process.spawn, to prevent command injection.
Consider migrating to a maintained thumbnail generation library or a fixed fork of thumbler once available.
Until a fixed version is released, restrict access to the service using thumbler and monitor for suspicious activity.