8.3
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-45369
python-utcp: Command Injection via Unsanitized Argument Substitution in CLI Communication Protocol
Description

python-utcp is the python implementation of UTCP. Prior to 1.1.3, the _substitute_utcp_args method in cli_communication_protocol.py inserts user-controlled tool_args values directly into shell command strings without any sanitization or escaping. These commands are then executed via /bin/bash -c (Unix) or powershell.exe -Command (Windows), allowing an attacker to inject arbitrary shell commands. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.1.3.

INFO

Published Date :

May 14, 2026, 9:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

May 14, 2026, 9:16 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Update python-utcp to version 1.1.3 or later to fix arbitrary shell command execution.
  • Update python-utcp to version 1.1.3.
  • Apply patches if updating is not possible.
  • Sanitize user inputs before passing to shell commands.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URL Resource
https://github.com/universal-tool-calling-protocol/python-utcp/security/advisories/GHSA-33p6-5jxp-p3x4
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  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description python-utcp is the python implementation of UTCP. Prior to 1.1.3, the _substitute_utcp_args method in cli_communication_protocol.py inserts user-controlled tool_args values directly into shell command strings without any sanitization or escaping. These commands are then executed via /bin/bash -c (Unix) or powershell.exe -Command (Windows), allowing an attacker to inject arbitrary shell commands. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.1.3.
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-78
    Added Reference https://github.com/universal-tool-calling-protocol/python-utcp/security/advisories/GHSA-33p6-5jxp-p3x4
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