@nx/maven and @nx/gradle have OS command injection via nx.json plugin options

Date Oct 30, 2026
Type Vendor advisory
Signal High-risk advisory
Vendor / Product npm ยท @nx/maven
CVE CVE-2026-119282
High-risk advisory CVE-2026-119282

Summary

@nx/maven and @nx/gradle have OS command injection via nx.json plugin options

Why it matters

GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for @nx/maven. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 3% percentile.

Operator check

Check whether @nx/maven is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. CVSS score: 7.3. EPSS probability: 0.1%; percentile: 3%.

Sources

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