CVE-2026-110640: Os Command Injection Flaw in ariym whisper-node Scores 9.3 on CVSS
A newly published critical vulnerability in ariym whisper-node carries a CVSS score of 9.3. Here is what is affected and how to respond.
Key points
- CVE-2026-110640 affects ariym whisper-node.
- CVSS 9.3 (Critical).
- No exploitation confirmed yet.
ariym whisper-node is affected by CVE-2026-110640, a OS command injection that the National Vulnerability Database rates 9.3 out of 10.
At a glance
- CVE
- CVE-2026-110640
- Product
- ariym whisper-node
- CVSS
- 9.3 Critical
- Weakness
- OS command injection
- Exploited
- No known exploitation
What is the vulnerability?
The NVD entry states: Whisper-node through 1.1.1 contains an OS command injection vulnerability that allows attackers to execute commands by supplying crafted filePath or whisperOptions.language values to whisper(). Attackers can inject shell metacharacters or $() substitution into the command string built by createCppCommand() and run via shelljs exec() to execute commands with Node.js process privileges.
Affected versions
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ariym | whisper-node | up to 1.1.1 |
Is it being exploited?
There is no public confirmation of exploitation at the time of publication. It does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. We will update this report if that changes.
What should you do?
- Identify whether the affected product and versions run in your environment.
- Apply the vendor update listed in the advisory as soon as it is available.
- Limit network exposure of the affected service until it is patched.
- Monitor the vendor advisory for updated guidance or exploitation reports.
What to do and how to stay safe: CVE-2026-110640
- Vulnerability severity scores ignore your specific architecture and context.
- Exploitability depends on network exposure and user behavior, not just code flaws.
- Prioritization requires continuous asset inventory and threat intelligence alignment.
Risk-based vulnerability management focuses your limited resources on the flaws that actually threaten your business. Start by mapping your critical assets and checking for active exploits to prioritize your backlog.
Step-by-step guide: Risk-Based Vulnerability Management: Prioritize Fixes by Actual Danger
General security guidance from the Threat Times newsroom. It is not confirmed advice from the organisations named in this story.
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-110640?
CVE-2026-110640 is a OS command injection vulnerability in ariym whisper-node.
How severe is CVE-2026-110640?
It has a CVSS score of 9.3 Critical.
Is CVE-2026-110640 being exploited?
There is no public confirmation of exploitation at the time of publication.
