CVE-2026-19022: Command Injection in OpenHands
CVE-2026-19022 is a command injection vulnerability in OpenHands versions up to 0.62.0. It affects the function initialize_repo in the file OpenHands/resolver/send_pull_request.py. The vulnerable code path was removed in version 1.7.0. Remote exploitation is possible, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary commands. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 5.3. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently confirmed from the vendor.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability exists in OpenHands up to version 0.62.0 within the initialize_repo function of the OpenHands/resolver/send_pull_request.py file. It allows command injection, which can be exploited remotely. The affected code path was removed in version 1.7.0, indicating that versions 1.7.0 and later are not vulnerable. The vendor deleted the original GitHub issue report, and no official patch or remediation level has been published. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and low to low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system remotely. This could lead to unauthorized control or disruption of the affected OpenHands instance. The impact is rated medium based on the CVSS score of 5.3, reflecting limited but meaningful potential damage.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vulnerable code path was removed in OpenHands version 1.7.0. Users should upgrade to version 1.7.0 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. No official patch or temporary fix is currently documented. Until upgrading, restrict network access to affected versions to reduce exposure.
CVE-2026-19022: Command Injection in OpenHands
Description
CVE-2026-19022 is a command injection vulnerability in OpenHands versions up to 0.62.0. It affects the function initialize_repo in the file OpenHands/resolver/send_pull_request.py. The vulnerable code path was removed in version 1.7.0. Remote exploitation is possible, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary commands. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 5.3. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently confirmed from the vendor.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
OpenHands
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability exists in OpenHands up to version 0.62.0 within the initialize_repo function of the OpenHands/resolver/send_pull_request.py file. It allows command injection, which can be exploited remotely. The affected code path was removed in version 1.7.0, indicating that versions 1.7.0 and later are not vulnerable. The vendor deleted the original GitHub issue report, and no official patch or remediation level has been published. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and low to low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system remotely. This could lead to unauthorized control or disruption of the affected OpenHands instance. The impact is rated medium based on the CVSS score of 5.3, reflecting limited but meaningful potential damage.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vulnerable code path was removed in OpenHands version 1.7.0. Users should upgrade to version 1.7.0 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. No official patch or temporary fix is currently documented. Until upgrading, restrict network access to affected versions to reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-05T22:01:21.353Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a744fddbf8831d5397a3f3f
Added to database: 08/06/2026, 09:11:57 UTC
Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 17:19:25 UTC
Last updated: 09/18/2026, 22:01:32 UTC
Views: 71
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