QUSETIONS MiniCode-Python Project File config.py subprocess.Popen os command injection
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Passive
- Attack complexity
- High
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · Low · Low
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-77.
Summary
A vulnerability was determined in QUSETIONS MiniCode-Python 0.1.0. This vulnerability affects the function subprocess.Popen of the file minicode/config.py of the component Project File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to os command injection. The attack may be launched remotely. A high complexity level is associated with this attack. It is stated that the exploitability is difficult. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. Upgrading to version 0.1.0-rc1 is able to resolve this issue. This patch is called 9d868dc2550f426c6ddf8ee98f30ffe450ca5e32. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- Poc
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
Remediation
- Fix · CNA MiniCode-Python (QUSETIONS) Fixed in 0.1.0-rc1
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-16488
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-6mqg-64h7-88w3
References
Patch 2
Sources
- CVE-2026-16488 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-16488 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-6mqg-64h7-88w3 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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