CVE-2016-10541
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
2.3 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The npm module "shell-quote" 1.6.0 and earlier cannot correctly escape ">" and "<" operator used for redirection in shell. Applications that depend on shell-quote may also be vulnerable. A malicious user could perform code injection.
Technical details
- Published
- 2018-05-31
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2016-10541?
The npm module "shell-quote" 1.6.0 and earlier cannot correctly escape ">" and "<" operator used for redirection in shell. Applications that depend on shell-quote may also be vulnerable. A malicious user could perform code injection.
Is CVE-2016-10541 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2016-10541 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.3% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2016-10541?
CVE-2016-10541 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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