CVE-2026-16735

MEDIUM

release-it conventional-changelog Changelog File index.js writeChangelog os command injection

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

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.

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Vdb Entry, Technical Description vdb-entry technical-description
VDB-382479 | release-it conventional-changelog Changelog File index.js writeChangelog os command injection
https://vuldb.com/vuln/382479
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
CVE-2026-16735 | CVE Analysis and Report
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-16735
Signature, Permissions Required signature permissions-required
VDB-382479 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, TTP, IOA)
https://vuldb.com/vuln/382479/cti
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
Submit #861024 | Node.js @release-it/conventional-changelog 11.0.1 OS Command Injection
https://vuldb.com/submit/861024
Exploit exploit issue-tracking release-notes
https://github.com/release-it/conventional-changelog/issues/149

Scores

CVSS v3 5.3
EPSS 0.0062
EPSS Percentile 46.3%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation poc
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-77 CWE-78
Status published
Products (2)
release-it/conventional-changelog 11.0.0
release-it/conventional-changelog 11.0.1
Published Jul 23, 2026
Tracked Since Jul 23, 2026