What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-8156?

CVE-2024-8156 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.6%.

Which versions of Autogpt Classic are affected by CVE-2024-8156?

CVE-2024-8156 presents critical security risk, a command injection vulnerability rated CVSS 9.8.. A patch is available.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-8156?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-8156. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 2.6%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-8156?

Within 24 hours: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches immediately. Validate that input sanitization is in place for all user-controlled parameters.

Autogpt Classic CVE-2024-8156

CRITICAL

Command Injection (CWE-77)

2025-03-20 security@huntr.dev

Command Injection Autogpt Classic Agpt

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:32 vuln.today

Patch released

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:32 nvd

Patch available

PoC Detected

Oct 15, 2025 - 13:15 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Mar 20, 2025 - 10:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

A command injection vulnerability exists in the workflow-checker.yml workflow of significant-gravitas/autogpt. The untrusted user input github.head.ref is used insecurely, allowing an attacker to inject arbitrary commands. This vulnerability affects versions up to and including the latest version. An attacker can exploit this by creating a branch name with a malicious payload and opening a pull request, potentially leading to reverse shell access or theft of sensitive tokens and keys.

AnalysisAI

A command injection vulnerability exists in the workflow-checker.yml workflow of significant-gravitas/autogpt. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Command Injection (CWE-77), which allows attackers to inject arbitrary commands into system command execution. A command injection vulnerability exists in the workflow-checker.yml workflow of significant-gravitas/autogpt. The untrusted user input github.head.ref is used insecurely, allowing an attacker to inject arbitrary commands. This vulnerability affects versions up to and including the latest version. An attacker can exploit this by creating a branch name with a malicious payload and opening a pull request, potentially leading to reverse shell access or theft of sensitive tokens and keys. Affected products include: Agpt Autogpt Classic.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Use parameterized APIs, avoid shell execution, validate input with strict allowlists.