CVE-2026-14738: A security flaw has been discovered in exo-explore exo up to 1.0.71. Affected is the function _image_cache_key of the file src/exo/worker/engines/mlx/...

Description

A security flaw has been discovered in exo-explore exo up to 1.0.71. Affected is the function _image_cache_key of the file src/exo/worker/engines/mlx/vision.py of the component Vision Feature Cache. The manipulation results in use of weak hash. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. A high complexity level is associated with this attack. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The pull request to fix this issue awaits acceptance.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.7/10

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

CVSS 4.0

2.9/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.21%

11.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

Vendor	Product	Versions
exo-explore	exo	1.0.0; 1.0.1; 1.0.2; 1.0.3; 1.0.4; 1.0.5; 1.0.6; 1.0.7; 1.0.8; 1.0.9; 1.0.10; 1.0.11; 1.0.12; 1.0.13; 1.0.14; 1.0.15; 1.0.16; 1.0.17; 1.0.18; 1.0.19; 1.0.20; 1.0.21; 1.0.22; 1.0.23; 1.0.24; 1.0.25; 1.0.26; 1.0.27; 1.0.28; 1.0.29; 1.0.30; 1.0.31; 1.0.32; 1.0.33; 1.0.34; 1.0.35; 1.0.36; 1.0.37; 1.0.38; 1.0.39; 1.0.40; 1.0.41; 1.0.42; 1.0.43; 1.0.44; 1.0.45; 1.0.46; 1.0.47; 1.0.48; 1.0.49; 1.0.50; 1.0.51; 1.0.52; 1.0.53; 1.0.54; 1.0.55; 1.0.56; 1.0.57; 1.0.58; 1.0.59; 1.0.60; 1.0.61; 1.0.62; 1.0.63; 1.0.64; 1.0.65; 1.0.66; 1.0.67; 1.0.68; 1.0.69; 1.0.70; 1.0.71

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 5, 2026
Last Modified: Jul 6, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-14738?

A security flaw has been discovered in exo-explore exo up to 1.0.71. Affected is the function _image_cache_key of the file src/exo/worker/engines/mlx/vision.py of the component Vision Feature Cache. The manipulation results in use of weak hash. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. A high complexity level is associated with this attack. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The pull request to fix this issue awaits acceptance.

How severe is CVE-2026-14738?

CVE-2026-14738 has a CVSS score of 3.7/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-14738?

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.

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