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CVE-2026-16488LOW
QUSETIONS MiniCode-Python Project File config.py subprocess.Popen os command injection
  AV  AC  AT  PR  UI  VC  VI  VA   CVSS    EPSS   %ile   KEV
   N   H   N   N   P   L   L   L    1.3   .0100   60.2     —
AFFECTED
  Product          Versions  Fixed
  MiniCode-Python  0.1.0 –   0.1.0-rc1
TIMELINE
  Jul 21  Reserved by VulDB
  Jul 21  Published (CNA: VulDB)
  Jul 22  RESCORED — CVE-2026-16488 (QUSETIONS MiniCode-Python). CVSS 2.3 → 1.3 (NVD).
CWE-77, CWE-78 · CNA: VulDB · CVSS v4.0 · 10 references · NVD status: Deferred

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.

Lifecycle

Complete event history — 3 events, chronological
DateEventDetail
July 21, 2026ReservedReserved by VulDB
July 21, 2026PublishedPublished (CNA: VulDB)
July 22, 2026RESCOREDRESCORED — CVE-2026-16488 (QUSETIONS MiniCode-Python). CVSS 2.3 → 1.3 (NVD).

Affected

Affected products and packages — 1 row
VendorProduct / PackageEcosystemVersion introducedFixed
QUSETIONSMiniCode-Python0.1.00.1.0-rc1

Weaknesses

CWE-77 · CWE-78

References (10)

Related

Authoritative record: CVE-2026-16488 at cve.org

Vendors: qusetions

Weaknesses: CWE-77 · CWE-78

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