CVE-2026-93349 frictionlessdata CVE debrief

Who should care

Users of the Frictionless package, particularly those who utilize the explore console command, should assess their exposure to this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it. This includes updating to a patched version of the package and reviewing Data Package descriptors for potential security issues.

Why it matters

The CVE-2026-93349 vulnerability in the Frictionless package poses a significant risk to users who utilize the explore console command, as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands. This could lead to a range of negative consequences, including elevation of privileges and compromise of affected systems. Users should take steps to mitigate this vulnerability, including updating to patched versions of the package and reviewing Data Package descriptors for potential security issues.

• Potential for arbitrary operating system command execution
• Possible elevation of privileges for attackers
• Need for review and sanitization of Data Package descriptors
• Requirement for updates to patched versions of the Frictionless package

Technical summary

The CVE-2026-93349 vulnerability in the Frictionless package allows an attacker to execute arbitrary operating system commands as the user who explores a crafted Data Package descriptor. This is achieved by injecting shell metacharacters into resource path values within a datapackage.json descriptor, which are then passed unsanitized to os.system through a shell. The vulnerability affects users of the Frictionless package, particularly those who utilize the explore console command. To address this issue, users should update to version 5.19.1 or 5.20.0rc2 of the Frictionless package and review Data Package descriptors for potential security issues.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

• Update to Frictionless version 5.19.1 or 5.20.0rc2
• Review and sanitize Data Package descriptors for potential shell metacharacters
• Monitor systems for suspicious activity related to the explore console command
• Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
• Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
• Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented
• Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide details about the vulnerability, including its description, CVSS score, and affected versions. Additional information is available from various source references, including GitHub repositories and a Vulncheck advisory.

Sources and references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.