CVE-2026-73035: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-xm8c-hvjf-c5q9
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-150
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-73035 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-150: Improper Neutralization of Escape, Meta, or Control Sequences) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could be interpreted as escape, meta, or control character sequences when they are sent to a downstream component.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2026-73035 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-73035
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xm8c-hvjf-c5q9
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-150: Improper Neutralization of Escape, Meta, or Control Sequences
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2026-73035

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2026-73035, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-150: Improper Neutralization of Escape, Meta, or Control Sequences, where the product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could be interpreted as escape, meta, or control character sequences when they are sent to a downstream component. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

npm-check-updates through 23.0.2, fixed in commit b554b84, contains a terminal escape sequence injection vulnerability that allows an attacker to embed arbitrary terminal control characters in a dependency's package.json homepage or repository URL fields. When a developer runs ncu with the --format homepage or --format repo option, unfiltered escape sequences are written directly to the terminal, enabling malicious output manipulation or other terminal-dependent effects.

References

NVD — CVE-2026-73035 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-73035
Software Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/raineorshine/npm-check-updates/issues/1988
Software Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/raineorshine/npm-check-updates/pull/1994
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/raineorshine/npm-check-updates/commit/b554b84848fc0b08a9d2b3d3db15e351387168cf
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/npm-chec... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/npm-check-updates-terminal-injection-via-unsanitized-escape-sequences

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-73035?
CVE-2026-73035 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-150: Improper Neutralization of Escape, Meta, or Control Sequences.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2026-73035?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-73035?
CVE-2026-73035 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-73035?
CVE-2026-73035 is classified under CWE-150: Improper Neutralization of Escape, Meta, or Control Sequences (The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could be interpreted as escape, meta, or control character sequences when they are sent to a downstream component.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-73035?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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