Skip to main content

CVE-2026-101102: Sandbox Issue in deepseek-ai deepseek-harness

0
Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-101102cvecve-2026-101102
Published: 09/28/2026 (09/28/2026, 18:00:07 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: deepseek-ai
Product: deepseek-harness

Description

A vulnerability was found in deepseek-ai deepseek-harness up to 0.1.0-rc.7. Impacted is the function run_code of the component Code Mode Sandbox. The manipulation results in sandbox issue. The attack can be executed remotely. The vendor's own code, SAFETY.md, and design notes all explicitly state the worker is "containment, not a security boundary". The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

CVSS v4.0

Score 5.3medium

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
Low
Vuln. Integrity
Low
Vuln. Availability
Low
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X

Affected software

deepseek-ai

deepseek-harness

Affected versions
=0.1.0-rc.0=0.1.0-rc.1=0.1.0-rc.2=0.1.0-rc.3=0.1.0-rc.4=0.1.0-rc.5=0.1.0-rc.6=0.1.0-rc.7
deepseek-ai/deepseek-harness
pkg:npm/deepseek-ai/deepseek-harness
Affected versions
=0.1.0-rc.0=0.1.0-rc.1=0.1.0-rc.2=0.1.0-rc.3=0.1.0-rc.4=0.1.0-rc.5=0.1.0-rc.6=0.1.0-rc.7
CPE configurations
cpe:2.3:a:deepseek-ai:deepseek-harness:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/28/2026, 18:32:49 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability affects the run_code function within the Code Mode Sandbox of deepseek-ai deepseek-harness up to version 0.1.0-rc.7. The issue allows remote attackers to manipulate the sandbox environment, leading to a sandbox containment failure. The vendor's documentation clarifies that the sandbox is not intended as a security boundary, which implies limited protection against exploitation. There is no vendor response or patch available at this time.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass sandbox containment controls in the affected versions of deepseek-harness. This could lead to unauthorized code execution or other actions outside the intended sandbox environment. However, the vendor's own statements indicate the sandbox is not a security boundary, which may limit the severity of impact in some deployment contexts.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official fix or patch is currently available for this vulnerability. Users should be aware that the sandbox is not designed as a security boundary and should not rely on it for strong isolation. Until a patch or official guidance is provided by the vendor, consider restricting exposure of the affected component to untrusted users or networks.

Pro Console: star threats, build custom feeds, automate alerts via Slack, email & webhooks.Upgrade to Pro

Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2026-09-28T02:59:05.372Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6abaaf79f7a7c5410609047a

Added to database: 09/28/2026, 18:18:33 UTC

Last enriched: 09/28/2026, 18:32:49 UTC

Last updated: 09/29/2026, 02:45:42 UTC

Views: 19

Community Reviews

0 reviews

Crowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.

Sort by
Loading community insights…

Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.

Actions

PRO

Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.

Please log in to the Console to use AI analysis features.

Need more coverage?

Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.

For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.

Latest Threats

Breach by OffSeqOFFSEQFRIENDS — 25% OFF

Check if your credentials are on the dark web

Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.

Scan now
OffSeq TrainingCredly Certified

Lead Pen Test Professional

Technical5-day eLearningPECB Accredited
View courses