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Systeminformation has a Command Injection via unsanitized interface parameter in wifi.js retry path

CVE-2026-26280

systeminformation is a System and OS information library for node.js. In versions prior to 5.30.8, a command injection vulnerability in the `wifiNetworks()` function allows an attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands via an unsanitized network interface parameter in the retry code path. In `lib/wifi.js`, the `wifiNetworks()` function sanitizes the `iface` parameter on the initial call (line 437). However, when the initial scan returns empty results, a `setTimeout` retry (lines 440-441) calls `getWifiNetworkListIw(iface)` with the **original unsanitized** `iface` value, which is passed directly to `execSync('iwlist ${iface} scan')`. Any application passing user-controlled input to `si.wifiNetworks()` is vulnerable to arbitrary command execution with the privileges of the Node.js process. Version 5.30.8 fixes the issue.

Injection No Active Exploit Signals
CVSS Base Score
8.4
HIGH
Exploitability:2.6
Impact Score:5.9
EPSS Probability:1.23%
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Attack Surface
Authentication
Weaponization
SSVC Action

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78 ↗CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Affected Products & Versions

Vendor Product Affected Versions
sebhildebrandt systeminformation < 5.30.8 (affected)

References & Technical Advisories

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Threat Intelligence Signals

EPSS Score
1.233%
Vulnerability Class
Injection

Identity & Timeline

StatusPUBLISHED
Assigning AuthorityGitHub, Inc. · Vendor · USA
Reserved2026-02-12T17:10:53
Published2026-02-19T19:43:05
Last Updated2026-07-15T01:15:04

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