CVE-2026-5971: Improper Neutralization of Directives in Dynamically Evaluated Code in FoundationAgents MetaGPT
CVE-2026-5971 is a medium severity vulnerability in FoundationAgents MetaGPT versions up to 0. 8. 1. It involves improper neutralization of directives in dynamically evaluated code within the ActionNode. xml_fill function of the XML Handler component. This flaw can be exploited remotely without authentication or user interaction. Although an exploit has been published, the vendor has not yet issued a fix or official remediation. The vulnerability may allow an attacker to manipulate code execution directives, potentially impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects the ActionNode.xml_fill function in the metagpt/actions/action_node.py file of FoundationAgents MetaGPT (up to version 0.8.1). It arises from improper neutralization of directives in dynamically evaluated code, enabling remote attackers to manipulate code execution. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without privileges or user interaction. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has been informed but has not yet provided a patch or official remediation guidance.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to improper handling of directives in dynamically evaluated code, potentially allowing remote attackers to influence code execution flow. The impact is rated as medium severity with limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. No known exploits are reported in the wild, but a proof-of-concept exploit has been published.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available from the vendor. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, users should consider restricting network exposure of vulnerable versions and monitor for any updates from the vendor. Avoid deploying affected versions in sensitive environments where remote code manipulation could have significant consequences.
CVE-2026-5971: Improper Neutralization of Directives in Dynamically Evaluated Code in FoundationAgents MetaGPT
Description
CVE-2026-5971 is a medium severity vulnerability in FoundationAgents MetaGPT versions up to 0. 8. 1. It involves improper neutralization of directives in dynamically evaluated code within the ActionNode. xml_fill function of the XML Handler component. This flaw can be exploited remotely without authentication or user interaction. Although an exploit has been published, the vendor has not yet issued a fix or official remediation. The vulnerability may allow an attacker to manipulate code execution directives, potentially impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects the ActionNode.xml_fill function in the metagpt/actions/action_node.py file of FoundationAgents MetaGPT (up to version 0.8.1). It arises from improper neutralization of directives in dynamically evaluated code, enabling remote attackers to manipulate code execution. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without privileges or user interaction. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has been informed but has not yet provided a patch or official remediation guidance.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to improper handling of directives in dynamically evaluated code, potentially allowing remote attackers to influence code execution flow. The impact is rated as medium severity with limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. No known exploits are reported in the wild, but a proof-of-concept exploit has been published.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available from the vendor. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, users should consider restricting network exposure of vulnerable versions and monitor for any updates from the vendor. Avoid deploying affected versions in sensitive environments where remote code manipulation could have significant consequences.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-09T12:04:20.721Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69d7ee091cc7ad14da04a8d5
Added to database: 4/9/2026, 6:20:57 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:36:09 PM
Last updated: 4/9/2026, 9:25:38 PM
Views: 6
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