RCE in React Create-react-app

CVE-2026-14802

A vulnerability was detected in react create-react-app up to 5.0.1 on macOS. This affects the function startBrowserProcess of the file openBrowser.js of the component react-dev-utils. Performing a manipulation results in os command injecti…

Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-14802?
CVE-2026-14802 is a high-severity vulnerability in React Create-react-app, classified under Command Injection. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2026-07-06.
How severe is CVE-2026-14802?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.