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CVE-2026-16488: QUSETIONS MiniCode-Python Project File config.py subprocess.Popen os command injection

• Severity: medium (CVSS 5.0 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 1.5% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2026-07-22 · updated 2026-10-24
• Weakness: CWE-77

Description

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.

Affected products

• QUSETIONS MiniCode-Python: 0.1.0

References

• https://gist.github.com/menelausx/2e6275222cb2e8aa412a145ba7abec66
• https://github.com/QUSETIONS/MiniCode-Python/
• https://github.com/QUSETIONS/MiniCode-Python/commit/9d868dc2550f426c6ddf8ee98f30ffe450ca5e32
• https://github.com/QUSETIONS/MiniCode-Python/issues/13
• https://github.com/QUSETIONS/MiniCode-Python/issues/13#issuecomment-4764889606
• https://github.com/QUSETIONS/MiniCode-Python/releases/tag/v0.1.0-rc1
• https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-16488
• https://vuldb.com/submit/860017
• https://vuldb.com/vuln/380945
• https://vuldb.com/vuln/380945/cti

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