Vulnerability Description
Network-AI is a TypeScript/Node.js multi-agent orchestrator. Prior to version 5.9.1, the agent sandbox gates shell commands behind an allowlist (`SandboxPolicy.isCommandAllowed`), which THREAT_MODEL.md calls the main control against a compromised agent (Adversary 3.2). The allowlist glob-matches the whole command string, but `ShellExecutor` runs that string through `/bin/sh -c`. So any wildcard allow such as `git *`, `npm *` or `node *` also matches `git status; <anything>`, and a scoped command becomes arbitrary execution. The issue is fixed in v5.9.1. `ShellExecutor` now executes via `spawn(file, args, { shell: false })` using a quote-aware parsed argv, so no shell is invoked. `SandboxPolicy.isCommandAllowed` and the new `SandboxPolicy.tokenizeCommand` reject any unquoted shell metacharacter (`; & | $ ` ` ` ( ) < > { }` newline) or unterminated quote before the allowlist glob match; quoted metacharacters are preserved as literal argument data. Users should upgrade to `[email protected]` or later. As defense in depth, avoid broad wildcard allowlist entries such as `node *` / `npm *` which are direct code execution by design.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/Jovancoding/Network-AI/commit/379f77656b578144e03415c5b134d83
- https://github.com/Jovancoding/Network-AI/security/advisories/GHSA-qw6v-5fcf-566
- https://github.com/Jovancoding/Network-AI/security/advisories/GHSA-qw6v-5fcf-566
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-54051?
CVE-2026-54051 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.9 (CRITICAL). Network-AI is a TypeScript/Node.js multi-agent orchestrator. Prior to version 5.9.1, the agent sandbox gates shell commands behind an allowlist (`SandboxPolicy.isCommandAllowed`), which THREAT_MODEL.m...
How severe is CVE-2026-54051?
CVE-2026-54051 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.9/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-54051?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.