systeminformation: OS command injection in networkInterfaces() via interfaces(5) source-directive path on Linux
High-risk advisory
CVE-2026-50289
Summary
systeminformation: OS command injection in networkInterfaces() via interfaces(5) source-directive path on Linux
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for systeminformation. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates.
Operator check
Check whether systeminformation is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. CVSS score: 8.7.
Sources
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