CVE-2026-22869 Eigent Allows Arbitrary Code Execution via pull_request_target CI Workflow

High 8.9 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code and steal credentials via a vulnerable GitHub Actions workflow triggered by pull requests.

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-2026-22869?

CVE-2026-22869 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in eigent-ai eigent, published on 13 Jan 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Eigent is a multi-agent Workforce. A critical security vulnerability in the CI workflow (.github/workflows/ci.yml) allows arbitrary code execution from fork pull requests with repository write permissions. The vulnerable workflow uses pull_request_target trigger combined with checkout of untrusted PR code. An attacker can exploit this to steal credentials, post comments, push code, or create releases.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-22869?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Eigent Eigent.

How do I fix CVE-2026-22869?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-22869 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-2026-22869 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-22869 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gvh4-93cq-5xxp.

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