CVE-2026-41900

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.

CVSS v3 8.8 HIGH

8.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/th30d4y/OpenLearnX/commit/14765d7d1856d564747c55c5412e2f38feab079e	Patch
https://github.com/th30d4y/OpenLearnX/releases/tag/v2.0.3-security-fix	Release Notes
https://github.com/th30d4y/OpenLearnX/security/advisories/GHSA-8h25-q488-4hxw	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:th30d4y:openlearnx:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-05-08 04:16

Updated : 2026-06-17 10:47

NVD link : CVE-2026-41900

Mitre link : CVE-2026-41900

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-41900

JSON object : View

Products Affected

th30d4y

openlearnx

CWE

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

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