CVE-2026-126994: braindecode · Use of Externally-Controlled Input to Select Classes or Code
Affects braindecodeSource CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 5.3 Medium · fixed in 2.0.0 : patch braindecode as a priority.
Data as of 12 Nov 2026, 12:49 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CNA (VulDB) | CVSS 4.0 | 5.3 |
|---|---|---|
| CNA (VulDB) | CVSS 3.1 | 6.3 |
| CNA (VulDB) | CVSS 3.0 | 6.3 |
| CNA (VulDB) | CVSS 2.0 | 7.5 |
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2.0.0
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 12 Nov 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
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), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 12 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| braindecode | Affected
| Fixed in– |
CPE configurations (1)
cpe:2.3:a:braindecode:braindecode:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
AI-suggested
Upgrade braindecode to version 2.0.0 or later, which contains the fix for this vulnerability. No other mitigation is indicated or required.
Description
CVE-2026-126994 is a vulnerability in braindecode versions 1.8.0 and 1.8.1 affecting the resolve_type_kwargs function in the Model Config Deserialization component. It allows an attacker to remotely manipulate the Activation argument, leading to the use of externally-controlled input to select classes or code. This flaw can result in unintended code execution. The issue is addressed by upgrading to braindecode version 2.0.0.
References
- vuldb.com/vuln/436293 (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com/vuln/436293/cti (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-126994 (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com/submit/1040635 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/braindecode/braindecode/issues/1441 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/braindecode/braindecode/pull/1494 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/user-attachments/files/33599402/poc.zip (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/braindecode/braindecode/commit/05b764d93b9a50400f523206fbe03d73d0cf5edb (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/braindecode/braindecode/releases/tag/v2.0.0 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/braindecode/braindecode/ (opens in a new tab)