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FoundationAgents MetaGPT common.py check_cmd_exists command injection

Type: advisorySources: OSV

A vulnerability was determined in FoundationAgents MetaGPT up to 0.8.2. Affected by this issue is the function check_cmd_exists of the file metagpt/utils/common.py. This manipulation of the argument mermaid.path causes command injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. A high degree of complexity is needed for the attack. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

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CVEs
CVE-2026-11455
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3 Nov 2026, 04:15 UTC · Revision 1

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FoundationAgents MetaGPT common.py check_cmd_exists command injection

core-osv · Original source

Published 7 Jun 2026, 07:00 UTC

A vulnerability was determined in FoundationAgents MetaGPT up to 0.8.2. Affected by this issue is the function check_cmd_exists of the file metagpt/utils/common.py. This manipulation of the argument mermaid.path causes command injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. A high degree of complexity is needed for the attack. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

osv:CVE-2026-11455
Complete source record
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