CVE-2026-73678: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in MindsDB Minds Platform
MindsDB Minds Platform version 26.1.0 and earlier contains an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands by submitting crafted prompts to the unprotected POST /api/v1/responses/ endpoint, which reaches the Anton agent's scratchpad tool that calls exec() on attacker-influenced Python source without sandboxing. Attackers can first configure their own LLM API key through the unauthenticated PUT /api/v1/settings/ endpoint, then POST a prompt directing the agent to invoke the scratchpad tool with arbitrary Python code, achieving full OS command execution as the user running the desktop application and enabling access to SSH keys, stored credentials, and environment secrets.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-73678 is an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability in MindsDB Minds Platform versions up to 26.1.0. The flaw exists because the POST /api/v1/responses/ endpoint accepts crafted prompts that reach the Anton agent's scratchpad tool, which executes attacker-influenced Python code without sandboxing via exec(). Attackers can first set their own LLM API key through the unauthenticated PUT /api/v1/settings/ endpoint, then submit prompts that cause arbitrary OS command execution as the user running the desktop application. This enables full system compromise including access to SSH keys, stored credentials, and environment secrets.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can remotely execute arbitrary operating system commands on the affected system with the privileges of the user running the MindsDB desktop application. This leads to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, including theft of sensitive credentials and environment secrets.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-73678: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in MindsDB Minds Platform
Description
MindsDB Minds Platform version 26.1.0 and earlier contains an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands by submitting crafted prompts to the unprotected POST /api/v1/responses/ endpoint, which reaches the Anton agent's scratchpad tool that calls exec() on attacker-influenced Python source without sandboxing. Attackers can first configure their own LLM API key through the unauthenticated PUT /api/v1/settings/ endpoint, then POST a prompt directing the agent to invoke the scratchpad tool with arbitrary Python code, achieving full OS command execution as the user running the desktop application and enabling access to SSH keys, stored credentials, and environment secrets.
CVSS v3.1
Score 10.0critical
Affected software
MindsDB
Minds Platform
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-73678 is an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability in MindsDB Minds Platform versions up to 26.1.0. The flaw exists because the POST /api/v1/responses/ endpoint accepts crafted prompts that reach the Anton agent's scratchpad tool, which executes attacker-influenced Python code without sandboxing via exec(). Attackers can first set their own LLM API key through the unauthenticated PUT /api/v1/settings/ endpoint, then submit prompts that cause arbitrary OS command execution as the user running the desktop application. This enables full system compromise including access to SSH keys, stored credentials, and environment secrets.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can remotely execute arbitrary operating system commands on the affected system with the privileges of the user running the MindsDB desktop application. This leads to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, including theft of sensitive credentials and environment secrets.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-13T15:15:17.100Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a7f6c01bf8831d53996d6e9
Added to database: 08/14/2026, 19:26:57 UTC
Last enriched: 09/25/2026, 02:40:15 UTC
Last updated: 09/29/2026, 01:57:28 UTC
Views: 130
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