CVE-2026-16735
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Command Injection in release-it conventional-changelog

Publication date: 2026-07-23

Last updated on: 2026-07-23

Assigner: VulDB

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.

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Published
2026-07-23
Last Modified
2026-07-23
Generated
2026-07-23
AI Q&A
2026-07-23
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-16735
EUVD
EUVD-2026-48283

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Vendor Product Version / Range
release-it conventional-changelog to 11.0.1 (inc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-77 The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.
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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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an OS command injection flaw in the release-it conventional-changelog package up to version 11.0.1. It exists in the writeChangelog function of index.js where improper handling of the infile argument allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the system. The attack requires local access and has been publicly disclosed.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves os command injection in release-it conventional-changelog up to 11.0.1. To detect it, check if the package is installed and its version. Use commands like 'npm list release-it conventional-changelog' or 'find / -name "index.js" -path "*/conventional-changelog/*" 2>/dev/null' to locate affected files.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to run unauthorized commands on your system with the privileges of the user running the vulnerable software. This could lead to data theft, system compromise, or further network infiltration depending on the attacker's goals.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR (data protection) or HIPAA (health information privacy). Organizations could face penalties if this flaw leads to exposure of sensitive data.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update release-it conventional-changelog to a version beyond 11.0.1 if available. If no update exists, consider removing the package or restricting its use to trusted environments. Monitor the project's repository for patches.

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