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Python CVE-2026-0766

HIGH
Code Injection (CWE-94)
2026-01-23 zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
8.8
CVSS 3.0 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
8.8 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today
CVE Published
Jan 23, 2026 - 04:16 nvd
HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Open WebUI load_tool_module_by_id Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Open WebUI. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the load_tool_module_by_id function. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute Python code. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the service account. Was ZDI-CAN-28257.

AnalysisAI

Remote code execution in Open WebUI through the load_tool_module_by_id function allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary Python code due to insufficient input validation on user-supplied strings. An attacker with valid credentials can leverage this vulnerability to achieve code execution with service account privileges. …

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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata

Access
Authenticate to Open WebUI
Exploit
Call load_tool_module_by_id with malicious string
Execution
Inject arbitrary Python code
Impact
Execute code as service account

Vulnerability AssessmentAI

Exploitation Authenticated user account required on Open WebUI instance with access to load_tool_module_by_id function; no special configuration needed beyond default installation with authentication enabled. Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment.
Risk Assessment CVSS 8.8 (HIGH). … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in.
Exploit Scenario A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Open WebUI.
Remediation Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report.

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Within 24 hours: Identify all systems running Open WebUI and assess network exposure; isolate affected instances from production environments if possible. …

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CVE-2026-0766 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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