CVE-2026-41900: OpenLearnX has Critical Remote Code Execution Through Python Sandbox Escape via Code Execution Environment

April 23, 2026

Overview

A critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability was identified in the OpenLearnX code execution environment, allowing sandbox escape and arbitrary command execution. The issue has been fixed.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-8h25-q488-4hxw
github.com/th30d4y/OpenLearnX
github.com/th30d4y/OpenLearnX/commit/14765d7d1856d564747c55c5412e2f38feab079e
github.com/th30d4y/OpenLearnX/security/advisories/GHSA-8h25-q488-4hxw
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-41900

Code Behaviors & Features

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