shell-quote: `quote()` command injection via a line terminator in a token after a `{ comment }` token
Critical vendor advisory
CVE-2026-102422
Summary
shell-quote: `quote()` command injection via a line terminator in a token after a `{ comment }` token
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for shell-quote. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 30% percentile.
Operator check
Check whether shell-quote is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. CVSS score: 9.2. EPSS probability: 0.4%; percentile: 30%.
Sources
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