CVE-2026-29075
Mesa: Checking out of untrusted code in `benchmarks.yml` workflow may lead to code execution in privileged runner
Description
Mesa is an open-source Python library for agent-based modeling, simulating complex systems and exploring emergent behaviors. In version 3.5.0 and prior, checking out of untrusted code in benchmarks.yml workflow may lead to code execution in privileged runner. This issue has been patched via commit c35b8cd.
INFO
Published Date :
March 6, 2026, 5:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 6, 2026, 5:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-29075
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Mesa to a version after commit c35b8cd.
- Review CI/CD configurations for untrusted code handling.
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-2026-29075.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/mesa/mesa/commit/c35b8cd67fc89dd680ae218e49b77f6e1ee07a27 | |
| https://github.com/mesa/mesa/security/advisories/GHSA-3j55-5q6x-2h48 |
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-2026-29075 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-29075
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Mesa is an open-source Python library for agent-based modeling, simulating complex systems and exploring emergent behaviors. In version 3.5.0 and prior, checking out of untrusted code in benchmarks.yml workflow may lead to code execution in privileged runner. This issue has been patched via commit c35b8cd. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L Added CWE CWE-94 Added Reference https://github.com/mesa/mesa/commit/c35b8cd67fc89dd680ae218e49b77f6e1ee07a27 Added Reference https://github.com/mesa/mesa/security/advisories/GHSA-3j55-5q6x-2h48