CVE-2026-5584
7.3Fosowl · agenticSeek
Fosowl agenticSeek 0.1.0 contains a code injection vulnerability in the PyInterpreter.execute function, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the query endpoint.
Executive summary
A critical code injection vulnerability in Fosowl agenticSeek 0.1.0 allows for unauthenticated remote code execution, posing a significant risk to system integrity.
Vulnerability
This vulnerability is a code injection flaw (CWE-94) located in the PyInterpreter.execute function within the query endpoint. The vulnerability is exploitable by an unauthenticated remote attacker.
Business impact
The ability for an unauthenticated user to inject and execute arbitrary code could lead to full system compromise, unauthorized data access, or the deployment of malicious payloads. Given the CVSS score of 7.3, this represents a high-severity risk that could lead to significant operational disruption and loss of confidentiality or integrity within the host environment.
Remediation
Immediate Action: As no official vendor patch is currently available, restrict network access to the affected query endpoint using a firewall or access control list to prevent unauthorized remote requests.
Proactive Monitoring: Monitor application logs for unusual inputs directed at the query endpoint and watch for spawning of unexpected child processes or unauthorized shell activity on the host system.
Compensating Controls: Implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to detect and block malicious payloads attempting to exploit injection vulnerabilities within the query parameters.
Exploitation status
Public Exploit Available: Yes, a published proof of concept exists via the referenced GitHub issue.
Analyst recommendation
The presence of a public proof of concept combined with the lack of a vendor-provided patch necessitates immediate defensive action. Administrators should isolate the vulnerable Fosowl agenticSeek instance from untrusted network segments and apply strict input validation or WAF filtering to mitigate the risk of remote code injection while awaiting a formal security update.
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Sources
Originally found and disclosed by Yu Bao (VulDB User), with VulDB CNA Team (coordinator), per the CVE Program record.