CVE-2026-73678 MindsDB Minds Platform v26.1.0 Unauthenticated RCE via scratchpad exec()
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands via crafted prompts to the scratchpad tool, leading to full system compromise and credential theft.
- 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-2026-73678?
CVE-2026-73678 is a critical code injection vulnerability in MindsDB Minds Platform, published on 14 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
MindsDB Minds Platform version 26.1.0 and earlier contains an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands by submitting crafted prompts to the unprotected POST /api/v1/responses/ endpoint, which reaches the Anton agent's scratchpad tool that calls exec() on attacker-influenced Python source without sandboxing. Attackers can first configure their own LLM API key through the unauthenticated PUT /api/v1/settings/ endpoint, then POST a prompt directing the agent to invoke the scratchpad tool with arbitrary Python code, achieving full OS command execution as the user running the desktop application and enabling access to SSH keys, stored credentials, and environment secrets.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-73678?
How do I fix CVE-2026-73678?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-73678 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-2026-73678 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-73678 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3jvx-hx5j-cccj, GHSA-jcxw-h8ph-pxpv.