CVE-2023-38860

Name: CVE-2023-38860
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-15T17:15:11.737+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-38860 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue in LangChain v.0.0.231 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the prompt parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue in LangChain v.0.0.231 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the prompt parameter.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.17%

63.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Langchain	Langchain	0.0.231

References

https://github.com/hwchase17/langchain/issues/7641Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://github.com/hwchase17/langchain/issues/7641Exploit, Issue Tracking

Timeline

Published: Aug 15, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

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 score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38860?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-38860?

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Source: NVD / NIST