CVE-2026-5973
Deepwisdom Metagpt command injection
- Published9 Apr 2026
Description
A vulnerability was found in FoundationAgents MetaGPT up to 0.8.1. Impacted is the function get_mime_type of the file metagpt/utils/common.py. The manipulation results in os command injection. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The project was informed of the problem early through a pull request but has not reacted yet.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:LAffected products
Remediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
References
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-5973 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-5973 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 3.46%.
How severe is CVE-2026-5973?
CVE-2026-5973 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, rated high. EPSS estimates a 3.46% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2026-5973?
Affected products include Deepwisdom Metagpt.
How do I fix CVE-2026-5973?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.