Go to homepageCyberStrike

Menu

Star on GitHub · 3.4k
Sign inDownload

CVE-2026-89116

5.9 · MEDIUM

The affected code used child_process.execSync with a shell string for generator installation and uninstallation.

Published Oct 13, 2026CWE-78EPSS 0.17%

Overview

CVE-2026-89116 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 13, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The affected code used child_process.execSync with a shell string for generator installation and uninstallation. This allowed an attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands with the developer's privileges by manipulating the ApplicationWizard.installationLocation VS Code workspace configuration value. Because the value was passed directly to the shell without sanitisation, a malicious workspace repository could craft a settings.json that injects OS commands when a developer opens the project and triggers a generator installation.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/SAP/app-studio-toolkit/security/advisories/GHSA-vm9q-mf35-jwpxRefurl.sap/sapsecuritypatchday

How CyberStrike helps

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-89116?

CVE-2026-89116 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 13, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-89116?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-89116?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-89116?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2026-89116 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

Related MEDIUM CVEs from 2026

View all
Browse by year2026202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999
LiveWatch live →