Summary
generated automatically from NVD dataCherryTree through 1.7.2 has an OS command injection flaw (CWE-78) in CtActions::link_clicked. When the non-default Custom Web Link Clicked Action option is on, a crafted document can embed shell metacharacters such as $(...), backticks, or semicolons in a web link URL, and these reach std::system unquoted. Clicking the link then runs commands with the victim's privileges. The flaw is rated HIGH with a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.0.
NVD description
CherryTree through 1.7.2 contains an OS command injection vulnerability in CtActions::link_clicked that allows attackers to execute commands by embedding shell metacharacters in web link URLs. When the non-default Custom Web Link Clicked Action option is enabled, attackers can supply crafted documents whose links pass $(...), backticks, or semicolons unquoted to std::system, running commands as the victim on click.
EPSS · FIRST.org
0.58%probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Higher than 47% of scored CVEs
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) estimates, from observed exploitation activity, how likely a CVE is to be exploited in the next 30 days. It complements CVSS, which measures severity, not likelihood. Score of 2026-10-30, recomputed daily by FIRST.org.
CVSS v3.1 Score
Information
- Published
- 28 oct. 2026
- Updated
- 29 oct. 2026
- Status
- Deferred
- Source
- disclosure@vulncheck.com
Weaknesses (CWE)
References (5)
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