CVE-2025-5151 defog-ai introspect analysis_tools.py execute_analysis_code_safely code injection

Medium 4.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via the execute_analysis_code_safely function in defog-ai introspect, requiring local access or specific environment assumptions.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2025-5151?

CVE-2025-5151 is a medium-severity code injection vulnerability in defog-ai introspect, published on 25 May 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in defog-ai introspect up to 0.1.4. This affects the function execute_analysis_code_safely of the file introspect/backend/tools/analysis_tools.py. The manipulation of the argument code leads to code injection. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The patch is named 502. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The code maintainer explains, that "[they] have added some workarounds to address this in #502, but will not be implementing a full fix. This is because this repo is meant to be run in a docker environment, which will significantly mitigate potential security risks. Having said that, we have added a SECURITY section in our README to make this clearer to users."

Weakness: CWE-94, CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-5151?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Defog Introspect.

How do I fix CVE-2025-5151?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-5151 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

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

Is CVE-2025-5151 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-5151 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cvw4-vc58-fhx4.

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