CVE-2026-16489: jsforce SFDX Connection Registry sfdx.js _execCommand os command injection

Severity: medium (CVSS 5.3 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 1.1% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2026-07-22 · updated 2026-07-23
Weakness: CWE-77

Description

A vulnerability was identified in jsforce up to 3.10.16. This issue affects the function _execCommand in the library lib/registry/sfdx.js of the component SFDX Connection Registry. The manipulation leads to os command injection. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Affected products

jsforce: 3.10.0, 3.10.1, 3.10.2, 3.10.3, 3.10.4, 3.10.5 (+11)

References

https://github.com/jsforce/jsforce/
https://github.com/jsforce/jsforce/issues/1805
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-16489
https://vuldb.com/submit/860031
https://vuldb.com/vuln/380946
https://vuldb.com/vuln/380946/cti

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