CVE-2026-71243: backmeup (npm): OS Command Injection via Backup Option Values

Published Aug 5, 2026
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Updated

The backmeup npm package assembles shell command strings by directly concatenating its option values (name, source, destination, filter) - e.g. cmd = "mkdir -p " + path.join(info.destination, info.name) + "; " - and executes the resulting string through a shell via ssh2-exec (locally via childprocess, or remotely via SSH when an ssh handle is supplied), rather than using execFile/spawn with an argument array. The only processing applied is path.normalize()/path.join(), which do not neutralize shell metacharacters (;, |, &, $(), backticks, newline). Any application that passes attacker-influenced values into these options (e.g. a user-chosen backup name) is vulnerable to arbitrary OS command execution on the backup host, or on the remote SSH target when one is configured.

Affected Software

1 affected component
npm/backmeup

Event History

Aug 5, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:56 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:56 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-71243?

CVE-2026-71243 has a severity rating of high with a score of 8.8.

2

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-71243?

CVE-2026-71243 is classified as an OS Command Injection vulnerability.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-71243?

To fix CVE-2026-71243, avoid direct concatenation of user-controlled input in shell commands and implement input validation or sanitization.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-71243?

CVE-2026-71243 affects the backmeup npm package.

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When was CVE-2026-71243 published?

CVE-2026-71243 was published on August 5, 2026.

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