CVE-2025-57283: The Node.js package browserstack-local 1.5.8 contains a command injection vulnerability

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-57283?

browserstack-local: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-57283 being exploited?

CVE-2025-57283 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-57283 affect?

CVE-2025-57283 affects browserstack-local. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The Node.js package browserstack-local 1.5.8 contains a command injection vulnerability. This occurs because the logfile variable is not properly sanitized in lib/Local.js.

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-57283 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting browserstack-local. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Node.js package browserstack-local 1.5.8 contains a command injection vulnerability. This occurs because the logfile variable is not properly sanitized in lib/Local.js.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94, CWE-78
Published	2026-01-28
Last modified	2026-07-15

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: browserstack

Last updated 2026-07-15 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-01-28 16:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-15 02:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

browserstack browserstack-local DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.5.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5.8

1. Check installed version

npm ls browserstack-local

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.5.8

npm view browserstack-local versions npm install browserstack-local@"<1.5.8"

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-57283?

browserstack-local: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-57283 being exploited?

CVE-2025-57283 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-57283 affect?

CVE-2025-57283 affects browserstack-local. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The Node.js package browserstack-local 1.5.8 contains a command injection vulnerability. This occurs because the logfile variable is not properly sanitized in lib/Local.js.

How urgent is CVE-2025-57283?

Priority 41/100. High severity

Software pages

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References

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