{"id":"CVE-2026-16488","state":"PUBLISHED","title":"QUSETIONS MiniCode-Python Project File config.py subprocess.Popen os command injection","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. 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