OS Command Injection in ipa-lab HackingBuddyGPT Affects Remote Command Execution
CVE-2026-90621

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Ipa-lab

Status
Hackingbuddygpt
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 September 2026

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-90621?

A security flaw has been discovered in the ssh_run_command function of ipa-lab's HackingBuddyGPT, specifically within the src/hackingBuddyGPT/extensions/ssh_run_command.py file. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands remotely, posing a significant security risk. The exploit for this issue is publicly accessible, raising concerns about its potential use in real-world attacks. Despite early notification through an issue report, the project maintainers have yet to respond, highlighting a delay in addressing critical security concerns. Users of HackingBuddyGPT versions up to 0.5.0 are advised to take precautionary measures until a fix is implemented.

Affected Version(s)

HackingBuddyGPT 0.1

HackingBuddyGPT 0.2

HackingBuddyGPT 0.3

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-90621 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/403203
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https://vuldb.com/vuln/403203/cti
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https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-90621
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

ez-lbz (VulDB User)
VulDB CNA Team
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