CVE-2026-86124 AutoAgent Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution via the Sandbox TCP Command Server
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary bash commands as root via the exposed TCP server, gaining access to host directories.
- 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-2026-86124?
CVE-2026-86124 is a critical command injection vulnerability in HKUDS AutoAgent, published on 5 Sep 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
AutoAgent contains an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability in the TCP server that binds to all interfaces and executes attacker-supplied commands as root. Attackers can connect to the exposed communication port and execute arbitrary bash commands within the container, gaining access to bind-mounted host workspace directories.
Weakness: CWE-306
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-86124?
How do I fix CVE-2026-86124?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-86124 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2026-86124 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-86124 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vmh4-qv5g-wc55.