CVE-2026-27941
OpenLIT Vulnerable to Remote Code Execution and Secret Exposure via Misuse of `pull_request_target` in GitHub Actions Workflows
Description
OpenLIT is an open source platform for AI engineering. Prior to version 1.37.1, several GitHub Actions workflows in OpenLIT's GitHub repository use the `pull_request_target` event while checking out and executing untrusted code from forked pull requests. These workflows run with the security context of the base repository, including a write-privileged `GITHUB_TOKEN` and numerous sensitive secrets (API keys, database/vector store tokens, and a Google Cloud service account key). Version 1.37.1 contains a fix.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 26, 2026, 2:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
March 6, 2026, 8:06 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-27941
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update OpenLIT to version 1.37.1 or later.
- Review GitHub Actions workflow configurations.
- Limit permissions for GitHub Actions.
- Disable workflows on pull request targets.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-27941.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/openlit/openlit/commit/4a62039a1659d6cbb8913172693f587b5fc2546c | Patch |
| https://github.com/openlit/openlit/security/advisories/GHSA-9jgv-x8cq-296q | Exploit Mitigation Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-27941 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-27941
weaknesses.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:openlit:openlit_software_development_kit:*:*:*:*:*:python:*:* versions from (including) 1.36.2 up to (excluding) 1.37.1 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/openlit/openlit/commit/4a62039a1659d6cbb8913172693f587b5fc2546c Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/openlit/openlit/security/advisories/GHSA-9jgv-x8cq-296q Types: Exploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description OpenLIT is an open source platform for AI engineering. Prior to version 1.37.1, several GitHub Actions workflows in OpenLIT's GitHub repository use the `pull_request_target` event while checking out and executing untrusted code from forked pull requests. These workflows run with the security context of the base repository, including a write-privileged `GITHUB_TOKEN` and numerous sensitive secrets (API keys, database/vector store tokens, and a Google Cloud service account key). Version 1.37.1 contains a fix. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-829 Added Reference https://github.com/openlit/openlit/commit/4a62039a1659d6cbb8913172693f587b5fc2546c Added Reference https://github.com/openlit/openlit/security/advisories/GHSA-9jgv-x8cq-296q