# CVE-2026-16488: QUSETIONS MiniCode-Python Project File config.py subprocess.Popen os command injection

- Severity: CVSS 2.3 (Low), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=poc, automatable=no, technicalImpact=partial
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fix: a fix or patch is referenced
- Published: 2026-07-21 · Updated: 2026-07-22

## Affected

- QUSETIONS MiniCode-Python: 0.1.0

## Description

A vulnerability was determined in QUSETIONS MiniCode-Python 0.1.0. This vulnerability affects the function subprocess.Popen of the file minicode/config.py of the component Project File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to os command injection. The attack may be launched remotely. A high complexity level is associated with this attack. It is stated that the exploitability is difficult. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. Upgrading to version 0.1.0-rc1 is able to resolve this issue. This patch is called 9d868dc2550f426c6ddf8ee98f30ffe450ca5e32. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on QUSETIONS MiniCode-Python, apply the referenced fix per the references below.
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## References

- https://vuldb.com/vuln/380945
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/380945/cti
- https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-16488
- https://vuldb.com/submit/860017
- https://github.com/QUSETIONS/MiniCode-Python/issues/13
- https://github.com/QUSETIONS/MiniCode-Python/issues/13#issuecomment-4764889606
- https://gist.github.com/menelausx/2e6275222cb2e8aa412a145ba7abec66
- https://github.com/QUSETIONS/MiniCode-Python/commit/9d868dc2550f426c6ddf8ee98f30ffe450ca5e32
- https://github.com/QUSETIONS/MiniCode-Python/releases/tag/v0.1.0-rc1
- https://github.com/QUSETIONS/MiniCode-Python/

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