GitHub Advisoryadvisory · npm

GHSA-g9g6-gvq9-j4vp react-dev-utils openBrowser permits command injection on macOS

MEDIUM Published 2026-07-06 Modified 2026-10-01 Official page ↗
Aliases
CVE-2026-14802
Ecosystem
npm
Packages
react-dev-utils
Severity
Moderate
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Weaknesses
CWE-77
Reviewed
2026-10-01

Affected packages

• npm react-dev-utils: <= 5.0.1 (no fix yet)

Description

A vulnerability was detected in react create-react-app up to 5.0.1 on macOS. This affects the function startBrowserProcess of the file openBrowser.js of the component react-dev-utils. Performing a manipulation results in os command injection. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit is now public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Related

Alias · CVE (1)

  • CVE-2026-14802 A vulnerability was detected in react create-react-app up to 5.0.1 on macOS. vulnerability

Weakness · CWE (1)

  • CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command weakness

References