CVE-2024-23731: Embedchain · Argument Injection
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical : upgrade to 0.1.57 as a priority.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 64% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 0.1.57
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 21 Jan 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade embedchain/embedchain to 0.1.57.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubembedchain/embedchainpkg:github/embedchain/embedchainOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
- Immediate upgrade: Organizations should promptly update Embedchain to version 0.1.57 or later, where the unsafe use of yaml.load has been addressed, likely replaced with safe_load or equivalent secure parsing methods.
- Input validation: Implement strict validation and sanitization of all OpenAPI specification inputs before processing to reduce the risk of malicious payloads.
- Network controls: Restrict access to services using Embedchain to trusted networks and authenticated users to reduce exposure.
- Monitoring and detection: Deploy monitoring for unusual process behavior or network activity indicative of exploitation attempts, including unexpected code execution or outbound connections.
- Incident response readiness: Prepare response plans for potential exploitation scenarios, including system isolation and forensic analysis.
- Dependency management: Regularly audit and track third-party components like Embedchain for vulnerabilities and updates.
- Use of sandboxing: Run Embedchain processes in isolated environments or containers with minimal privileges to limit impact if exploited.
Description
The OpenAPI loader in Embedchain before 0.1.57 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, related to the openapi.py yaml.load function argument.