CVE-2023-38860 LangChain vulnerable to arbitrary code execution

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via the prompt parameter in the LangChain library, requiring developers to upgrade to a patched version.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2023-38860?

CVE-2023-38860 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Aug 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue in LangChain v.0.0.231 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the prompt parameter.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-38860?

3 open source packages ship an affected version, including langchain. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
langchain PyPIAll versions0.0.247
langchain PyPIAll versions0.0.247
langchain PyPIAll versions0.0.247

Products include Langchain Langchain.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38860?

Upgrade langchain to 0.0.247 or later.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2023-38860 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-38860 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fj32-q626-pjjc, PYSEC-2023-145.

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