GitHub Advisoryadvisory · npm

GHSA-8h25-q488-4hxw OpenLearnX has Critical Remote Code Execution Through Python Sandbox Escape via Code Execution Environment

HIGH Published 2026-04-23 Modified 2026-05-11 Official page ↗
Aliases
CVE-2026-41900
Ecosystem
npm
Packages
openlearnx
Severity
High
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weaknesses
CWE-250, CWE-284, CWE-693, CWE-78, CWE-94
Reviewed
2026-04-23

Affected packages

• npm openlearnx: < 2.0.3 → fixed in 2.0.3

Description

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.

Related

Alias · CVE (1)

  • CVE-2026-41900 OpenLearnX is an open-source, decentralized learning and assessment platform. vulnerability

Weakness · CWE (5)

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

References