Code Execution Vulnerability in Hydra Framework by Hydra Ecosystem
CVE-2026-68508

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-68508?

The Hydra Framework, prior to version 1.3.4, contains a vulnerability in the hydra.utils.instantiate() function, which allows attacker-controlled inputs to call unsafe operations via the _resolve_target() method. This flaw lets untrusted configuration inputs to execute arbitrary code within the application's environment, posing a severe risk to sensitive data and operations. Users are urged to upgrade to version 1.3.4, which includes the implementation of a target blocking mechanism that enhances security by ensuring only explicitly allowed callables can be executed.

Affected Version(s)

hydra < 1.3.4

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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