OpenLearnX has Critical Remote Code Execution Through Python Sandbox Escape via Code Execution Environment
Overview
A critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability was identified in the OpenLearnX code execution environment, allowing sandbox escape and arbitrary command execution. The issue has been fixed.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm package | openlearnx | < 2.0.3 | 2.0.3 |
References
- https://github.com/th30d4y/OpenLearnX/security/advisories/GHSA-8h25-q488-4hxw
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-41900
- https://github.com/th30d4y/OpenLearnX/commit/14765d7d1856d564747c55c5412e2f38feab079e
- https://github.com/th30d4y/OpenLearnX
- https://github.com/th30d4y/OpenLearnX/releases/tag/v2.0.3-security-fix
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-250, CWE-284, CWE-693, CWE-78, CWE-94- Platform
- npm
- Package
openlearnx- Disclosed
- 23.04.2026
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-8h25-q488-4hxw - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: openlearnx
All published vulnerabilities of this package (npm package), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 2
- First → latest
- 04.2026 05.2026
- Without a fix
- 0
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- High 1
- Medium 1
Disclosures per year
- 2026: 2
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