CVE-2026-41900 (GCVE-0-2026-41900)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-05-08 03:25 – Updated: 2026-05-08 12:54
VLAI
Title
OpenLearnX has Critical Remote Code Execution Through Python Sandbox Escape via Code Execution Environment
Summary
OpenLearnX is an open-source, decentralized learning and assessment platform. Prior to version 2.0.3, a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability was identified in the OpenLearnX code execution environment, allowing sandbox escape and arbitrary command execution. This issue has been patched in version 2.0.3.
Severity
8.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
  • CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
  • CWE-250 - Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
  • CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
  • CWE-693 - Protection Mechanism Failure
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
th30d4y OpenLearnX Affected: < 2.0.3
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