OpenLearnX has Critical Remote Code Execution Through Python Sandbox Escape via Code Execution Environment
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-41900 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | GitHub_M |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-05-08 04:16:18 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-05-08 04:16:18 UTC |
| Description | OpenLearnX is an open-source, decentralized learning and assessment platform. Prior to version 2.0.3, a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability was identified in the OpenLearnX code execution environment, allowing sandbox escape and arbitrary command execution. This issue has been patched in version 2.0.3. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 8.8 HIGH from [email protected]
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Problem Types: CWE-78 | CWE-94 | CWE-250 | CWE-284 | CWE-693 | CWE-78 CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') | CWE-94 CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') | CWE-250 CWE-250: Execution with Unnecessary Privileges | CWE-284 CWE-284: Improper Access Control | CWE-693 CWE-693: Protection Mechanism Failure
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Secondary | 8.8 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.1 | CNA | DECLARED | 8.8 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
NetworkAttack Complexity
LowPrivileges Required
LowUser Interaction
NoneScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
HighIntegrity
HighAvailability
HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Th30d4y | OpenLearnX | affected < 2.0.3 | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| github.com/th30d4y/OpenLearnX/commit/14765d7d1856d564747c55c5412e2f38fea... | [email protected] | github.com | |
| github.com/th30d4y/OpenLearnX/security/advisories/GHSA-8h25-q488-4hxw | [email protected] | github.com | |
| github.com/th30d4y/OpenLearnX/releases/tag/v2.0.3-security-fix | [email protected] | github.com | |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
No vendor comments have been submitted for this CVE.
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.