Description
CherryTree through 1.7.2 contains an OS command injection vulnerability in CtActions::link_clicked that allows attackers to execute commands by embedding shell metacharacters in web link URLs. When the non-default Custom Web Link Clicked Action option is enabled, attackers can supply crafted documents whose links pass $(...), backticks, or semicolons unquoted to std::system, running commands as the victim on click.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 7.0/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| giuspen | cherrytree | <= 1.7.2 |
References
- https://github.com/giuspen/cherrytree
- https://github.com/giuspen/cherrytree/blob/v1.7.2/src/ct/ct_actions_others.cc#L381-L388
- https://github.com/giuspen/cherrytree/blob/v1.7.2/src/ct/ct_misc_utils.cc#L227-L247
- https://github.com/giuspen/cherrytree/issues/2945
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/cherrytree-through-1.7.2-os-command-injection-via-custom-web-link-action
- https://github.com/giuspen/cherrytree/issues/2945
Timeline
- Published
- Oct 28, 2026
- Last modified
- Nov 3, 2026
- NVD status
- Deferred