CVE-2026-6984 AstrBotDevs AstrBot Dashboard API t2i.py create_template special elements used in a template engine

Medium 5.1 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via template injection in the AstrBot Dashboard API create_template function.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-6984?

CVE-2026-6984 is a medium-severity code injection vulnerability in AstrBotDevs AstrBot, published on 25 Apr 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A security flaw has been discovered in AstrBotDevs AstrBot up to 4.22.1. This affects the function create_template of the file astrbot/dashboard/routes/t2i.py of the component Dashboard API. The manipulation results in improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Weakness: CWE-791, CWE-1336

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-6984?

3 open source packages ship an affected version, including astrbot and AstrBot.

PackageAffectedFixed in
astrbot PyPIAll versions to 4.22.1None
astrbot PyPIAll versions to 4.22.1None
AstrBot PyPIAll versions to 4.22.1None

How do I fix CVE-2026-6984?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-6984 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-2026-6984 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-6984 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h3rr-9wqj-v3c6, PYSEC-2026-2381.

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