CVE-2026-31236
Apache LLM Code Injection Vulnerability
Description
The llm CLI tool thru 0.27.1 contains a critical code injection vulnerability via its --functions command-line argument. This argument is intended to allow users to provide custom Python function definitions. However, the tool directly executes the provided code using the unsafe exec() function without any sanitization, sandboxing, or security restrictions. An attacker can exploit this by crafting a malicious llm command with arbitrary Python code in the --functions argument and using social engineering to trick a victim into running it. This leads to arbitrary code execution on the victim's system, potentially granting the attacker full control.
INFO
Published Date :
May 12, 2026, 6:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 12, 2026, 6:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-31236
vulnerability.
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Solution
- Update the llm CLI tool to a secure version.
- Avoid using the --functions argument with untrusted input.
- Review and sanitize any custom function definitions.
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-2026-31236.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/simonw/llm | |
| https://www.notion.so/CVE-2026-31236-35d1e139318881a4a0f1fffcf671f7e3 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The llm CLI tool thru 0.27.1 contains a critical code injection vulnerability via its --functions command-line argument. This argument is intended to allow users to provide custom Python function definitions. However, the tool directly executes the provided code using the unsafe exec() function without any sanitization, sandboxing, or security restrictions. An attacker can exploit this by crafting a malicious llm command with arbitrary Python code in the --functions argument and using social engineering to trick a victim into running it. This leads to arbitrary code execution on the victim's system, potentially granting the attacker full control. Added Reference https://github.com/simonw/llm Added Reference https://www.notion.so/CVE-2026-31236-35d1e139318881a4a0f1fffcf671f7e3