Vulnerability Description
node-tesseract-ocr is an npm package that provides a Node.js wrapper for Tesseract OCR. In all versions through 2.2.1, the recognize() function in src/index.js is vulnerable to OS Command Injection. The file path parameter is concatenated into a shell command string and passed to child_process.exec() without proper sanitization
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/zapolnoch/node-tesseract-ocr
- https://github.com/zapolnoch/node-tesseract-ocr/blob/master/src/index.js
- https://github.com/zebbernCVE/CVE-2026-26832
- https://www.npmjs.com/package/node-tesseract-ocr
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-26832?
CVE-2026-26832 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). node-tesseract-ocr is an npm package that provides a Node.js wrapper for Tesseract OCR. In all versions through 2.2.1, the recognize() function in src/index.js is vulnerable to OS Command Injection. T...
How severe is CVE-2026-26832?
CVE-2026-26832 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-26832?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.