CVE-2026-14738 exo-explore exo Vision Feature Cache vision.py _image_cache_key weak hash
Attackers can exploit a weak hash in the vision feature cache to bypass security controls, requiring high complexity and remote access.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-14738?
CVE-2026-14738 is a medium-severity vulnerability in exo-explore exo, published on 5 Jul 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A security flaw has been discovered in exo-explore exo up to 1.0.71. Affected is the function _image_cache_key of the file src/exo/worker/engines/mlx/vision.py of the component Vision Feature Cache. The manipulation results in use of weak hash. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. A high complexity level is associated with this attack. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The pull request to fix this issue awaits acceptance.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-14738?
How do I fix CVE-2026-14738?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-14738 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-14738 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-14738 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qr8q-72gc-wm4f.