How severe is CVE-2023-38896?

CVE-2023-38896 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-2023-38896 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38896?

CVE-2023-38896 affects Langchain. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38896?

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-2023-38896 published?

CVE-2023-38896 was published on 2023-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38896

CVE-2023-38896 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-74.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Langchain
Published: 2023-08-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in Harrison Chase langchain v.0.0.194 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the from_math_prompt and from_colored_object_prompt functions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38896?: An issue in Harrison Chase langchain v.0.0.194 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the from_math_prompt and from_colored_object_prompt functions.
How severe is CVE-2023-38896?: CVE-2023-38896 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-2023-38896 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38896?: CVE-2023-38896 affects Langchain. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38896?: 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-2023-38896 published?: CVE-2023-38896 was published on 2023-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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