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HIGH

CVE-2026-14802

CVSS v3

7.3

HIGH

EPSS Score

2.1 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-10-19

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

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SSVC status

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Affected and fixed versions

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Packages

  • react-dev-utilsnpmall versions · no fixed version listed

Full record on NVD

Description

A vulnerability was detected in react create-react-app up to 5.0.1 on macOS. This affects the function startBrowserProcess of the file openBrowser.js of the component react-dev-utils. Performing a manipulation results in os command injection. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit is now public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Published
2026-07-06
Last Modified
2026-07-06

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-14802?

A vulnerability was detected in react create-react-app up to 5.0.1 on macOS. This affects the function startBrowserProcess of the file openBrowser.js of the component react-dev-utils. Performing a manipulation results in os command injection. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit is now public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Is CVE-2026-14802 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-14802 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.1% on 2026-10-19, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-14802?

CVE-2026-14802 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.3 (HIGH severity), with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.

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