CVE-2023-36281

Public Exploit

Description

An issue in langchain v.0.0.171 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a JSON file to load_prompt. This is related to __subclasses__ or a template.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 63.96% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/hwchase17/langchain/issues/4394 vendor advisory issue tracking exploit
https://aisec.today/LangChain-2e6244a313dd46139c5ef28cbcab9e55 third party advisory exploit
https://github.com/langchain-ai/langchain/releases/tag/v0.0.312

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-36281?
CVE-2023-36281 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-36281?
To fix CVE-2023-36281, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-36281 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-36281 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~64% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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