Vulnerability Description
launch-editor allows users to open files with line numbers in editor from Node.js. Prior to 2.14.2, launch-editor did not escape % on Windows when passing an argument to cmd. When an environment variable contained a malicious value, it was possible that that content to be executed. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.14.2.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/vitejs/launch-editor/commit/3c2f9bf2ff8fe63d056a8f9cc52d825b6
- https://github.com/vitejs/launch-editor/pull/155
- https://github.com/vitejs/launch-editor/releases/tag/v2.14.2
- https://github.com/vitejs/launch-editor/security/advisories/GHSA-698v-4r3x-3vcv
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-112943?
CVE-2026-112943 is a documented vulnerability. launch-editor allows users to open files with line numbers in editor from Node.js. Prior to 2.14.2, launch-editor did not escape % on Windows when passing an argument to cmd. When an environment varia...
How severe is CVE-2026-112943?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-112943. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-112943?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.