CVE-2023-38860
CVE-2023-38860 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Langchain with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Langchain
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue in LangChain v.0.0.231 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the prompt parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-38860?
- An issue in LangChain v.0.0.231 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the prompt parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2023-38860?
- CVE-2023-38860 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-38860 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-38860?
- CVE-2023-38860 affects Langchain. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-38860?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-38860 published?
- CVE-2023-38860 was published on 2023-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:langchain:langchain:0.0.231:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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