Is CVE-2026-26318 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2026-26318, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2026-26318 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2026-26318 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-26318?

CVE-2026-26318 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH) and an EPSS exploitation probability of 0.06%.

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CVE-2026-26318

CWE-78Published: February 19, 2026· Updated: Feb 20, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.05%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:16.8th

Official Description

systeminformation is a System and OS information library for node.js. Versions prior to 5.31.0 are vulnerable to command injection via unsanitized `locate` output in `versions()`. Version 5.31.0 fixes the issue.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-26318 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2026-26318. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.