CVE-2026-5972 FoundationAgents MetaGPT terminal.py Terminal.run_command os command injection
Attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands via the Terminal.run_command function in the MetaGPT library, requiring a patch for mitigation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-5972?
CVE-2026-5972 is a medium-severity command injection vulnerability in FoundationAgents MetaGPT, published on 9 Apr 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability has been found in FoundationAgents MetaGPT up to 0.8.1. This issue affects the function Terminal.run_command in the library metagpt/tools/libs/terminal.py. The manipulation leads to os command injection. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of the patch is d04ffc8dc67903e8b327f78ec121df5e190ffc7b. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-5972?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including metagpt. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
metagpt PyPI | All versions | 0.8.2 |
metagpt PyPI | All versions | 0.8.2 |
metagpt PyPI | All versions | 0.8.2 |
Products include Deepwisdom Metagpt.
How do I fix CVE-2026-5972?
Upgrade metagpt to 0.8.2 or later.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2026-5972 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-5972 exists.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-wp29-qmvj-frvp, PYSEC-2026-2644.