CVE-2026-5972
FoundationAgents MetaGPT terminal.py Terminal.run_command os command injection
Description
A vulnerability has been found in FoundationAgents MetaGPT up to 0.8.1. This issue affects the function Terminal.run_command in the library metagpt/tools/libs/terminal.py. The manipulation leads to os command injection. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of the patch is d04ffc8dc67903e8b327f78ec121df5e190ffc7b. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.
INFO
Published Date :
April 9, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 29, 2026, 7:26 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply the patch to FoundationAgents MetaGPT.
- Update FoundationAgents MetaGPT to the latest version.
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-2026-5972.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/FoundationAgents/MetaGPT/ | Product |
| https://github.com/FoundationAgents/MetaGPT/issues/1929 | Issue Tracking Exploit |
| https://github.com/paipeline/MetaGPT/commit/d04ffc8dc67903e8b327f78ec121df5e190ffc7b | Patch |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/791745 | Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/356526 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/356526/cti | Permissions Required VDB Entry |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:deepwisdom:metagpt:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 0.8.1 Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/FoundationAgents/MetaGPT/ Types: Product Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/FoundationAgents/MetaGPT/issues/1929 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/paipeline/MetaGPT/commit/d04ffc8dc67903e8b327f78ec121df5e190ffc7b Types: Patch Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/submit/791745 Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/vuln/356526 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/vuln/356526/cti Types: Permissions Required, VDB Entry -
Data Remediation by [email protected]
Apr. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed CVSS V4.0 Score 6.9 5.5 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability has been found in FoundationAgents MetaGPT up to 0.8.1. This issue affects the function Terminal.run_command in the library metagpt/tools/libs/terminal.py. The manipulation leads to os command injection. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of the patch is d04ffc8dc67903e8b327f78ec121df5e190ffc7b. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/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 CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CWE CWE-78 Added CWE CWE-77 Added Reference https://github.com/FoundationAgents/MetaGPT/ Added Reference https://github.com/FoundationAgents/MetaGPT/issues/1929 Added Reference https://github.com/paipeline/MetaGPT/commit/d04ffc8dc67903e8b327f78ec121df5e190ffc7b Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/791745 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/356526 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/356526/cti