CVE-2026-33718

Openhands command injection

7.6 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 3.03%

Published27 Mar 2026

Description

OpenHands is software for AI-driven development. Starting in version 1.5.0, a Command Injection vulnerability exists in the `get_git_diff()` method at `openhands/runtime/utils/git_handler.py:134`. The `path` parameter from the `/api/conversations/{conversation_id}/git/diff` API endpoint is passed unsanitized to a shell command, allowing authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands in the agent sandbox. The user is already allowed to instruct the agent to execute commands, but this bypasses the normal channels. Version 1.5.0 fixes the issue.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredLow

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityLow

AvailabilityLow

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L

Affected products

Openhands< 1.5.0

Remediation

Fixed in

Openhands≥ 1.5.0

Patch & vendor advisories

References

https://docs.python.org/3/library/shlex.html#shlex.quoteTechnical Description
https://docs.python.org/3/library/subprocess.html#security-considerationsTechnical Description
https://github.com/OpenHands/OpenHands/pull/13051Issue TrackingPatch
https://github.com/OpenHands/OpenHands/security/advisories/GHSA-7h8w-hj9j-8rjwExploitMitigationVendor Advisory
https://owasp.org/www-community/attacks/Command_InjectionTechnical Description

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-33718 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-33718 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 3.03%.

How severe is CVE-2026-33718?

CVE-2026-33718 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.6, rated high. EPSS estimates a 3.03% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-33718?

Affected products include Openhands.

How do I fix CVE-2026-33718?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Openhands 1.5.0 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.