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CVE-2026-3964: OpenAkita · OS Command Injection

Affects OpenAkitaSource CVE Database V5

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Public exploit available · CVSS 4.8 Medium.

Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 19:04 UTC

CVSS 4.0 base score
4.8Medium
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
1.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 68% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 11 Mar 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: evidence found.

    CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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 29 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
OpenAkitaAffected
  • 1.24.0 – 1.24.3
4 affected builds
Fixed in–
PyPIopenakitapkg:pypi/openakitaOther threatsAffected
  • 1.24.0 – 1.24.3
4 affected builds
Fixed in–

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AI-suggested

  1. Restrict local access to systems running OpenAkita to trusted users only, employing strict access controls and monitoring.
  2. Implement host-based intrusion detection systems (HIDS) to detect unusual command execution patterns indicative of exploitation attempts.
  3. Employ application-level sandboxing or containerization to limit the impact of any OS command execution within OpenAkita processes.
  4. Review and sanitize all inputs to the Chat API Endpoint, especially the Message argument, to prevent injection attacks; consider applying custom patches or input validation as a temporary workaround.
  5. Monitor public vulnerability and vendor channels closely for any forthcoming patches or updates addressing this vulnerability.
  6. Conduct regular audits and penetration tests focusing on local privilege escalation and command injection vectors.
  7. If feasible, isolate OpenAkita instances in segmented network zones to reduce risk of lateral movement.
  8. Educate system administrators and users about the risks of local exploitation and enforce the principle of least privilege.

Description

CVE-2026-3964 is an OS command injection vulnerability in OpenAkita versions up to 1.24.3, specifically in the Chat API Endpoint's run function within src/openakita/tools/shell.py. The flaw allows manipulation of the Message argument to execute arbitrary OS commands locally. Exploitation requires local access with low privileges and no user interaction, limiting remote attack feasibility. The vendor has not responded to the disclosure, and no patches are currently available. The CVSS score is 4.8 (medium severity), reflecting limited impact and exploitability. While no known exploits are in the wild, public exploit code exists, increasing risk if attackers gain local access.

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