CVE-2026-28505
Tautulli: RCE via eval() sandbox bypass using lambda nested scope to escape co_names whitelist check
Description
Tautulli is a Python based monitoring and tracking tool for Plex Media Server. Prior to version 2.17.0, the str_eval() function in notification_handler.py implements a sandboxed eval() for notification text templates. The sandbox attempts to restrict callable names by inspecting code.co_names of the compiled code object. However, co_names only contains names from the outer code object. When a lambda expression is used, it creates a nested code object whose attribute accesses are stored in code.co_consts, NOT in code.co_names. The sandbox never inspects nested code objects. This issue has been patched in version 2.17.0.
INFO
Published Date :
March 30, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 30, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Tautulli to version 2.17.0 or later.
- Ensure notification templates are validated.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-28505.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/Tautulli/Tautulli/releases/tag/v2.17.0 | |
| https://github.com/Tautulli/Tautulli/security/advisories/GHSA-m62j-gwm9-7p8m |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Tautulli is a Python based monitoring and tracking tool for Plex Media Server. Prior to version 2.17.0, the str_eval() function in notification_handler.py implements a sandboxed eval() for notification text templates. The sandbox attempts to restrict callable names by inspecting code.co_names of the compiled code object. However, co_names only contains names from the outer code object. When a lambda expression is used, it creates a nested code object whose attribute accesses are stored in code.co_consts, NOT in code.co_names. The sandbox never inspects nested code objects. This issue has been patched in version 2.17.0. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-94 Added CWE CWE-95 Added Reference https://github.com/Tautulli/Tautulli/releases/tag/v2.17.0 Added Reference https://github.com/Tautulli/Tautulli/security/advisories/GHSA-m62j-gwm9-7p8m