CVE-2026-15971 CVE-2026-15971

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via inference requests if the optional dumper subsystem is enabled, requiring configuration changes to mitigate.

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-2026-15971?

CVE-2026-15971 is a critical code injection vulnerability in SGLang, published on 30 Jul 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SGLang contains an RCE vulnerability when the optional dumper subsystem is enabled, allowing for a sandbox escape when DUMPER_SERVER_PORT is set, enabling code execution on inference requests.

Weakness: CWE-95

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-15971?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Lmsys Sglang.

How do I fix CVE-2026-15971?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-15971 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-2026-15971 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-15971 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-96j3-rjf9-2hxp, GHSA-h6rf-77vv-9mvj.

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