CVE-2026-41900

OpenLearnX has Critical Remote Code Execution Through Python Sandbox Escape via Code Execution Environment

State: Published
Severity: 8.8 High
Published: May 8, 2026
Updated: May 8, 2026
Reserved: Apr 22, 2026

Description

OpenLearnX is an open-source, decentralized learning and assessment platform. Prior to version 2.0.3, a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability was identified in the OpenLearnX code execution environment, allowing sandbox escape and arbitrary command execution. This issue has been patched in version 2.0.3.

Scores

CVSS	Score	Vector	Source
3.1	8.8 High	CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H	GitHub_M

Weaknesses

CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
CWE-250 Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
CWE-284 Improper Access Control
CWE-693 Protection Mechanism Failure

Affected Products

Product	Versions
OpenLearnXth30d4y	< 2.0.3Affected

References

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