Description
SGLang contains an RCE vulnerability when the optional dumper subsystem is enabled, allowing for a sandbox escape when DUMPER_SERVER_PORT is set, enabling code execution on inference requests.
Published: 2026-07-30
Score: 9.8 Critical
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

SGLang implements an optional dumper subsystem that, when enabled, can execute arbitrary code during inference requests. The flaw originates from improper handling of the DUMPER_SERVER_PORT configuration, allowing a sandbox escape that satisfies CWE‑95 (Improper Restriction of Operations within a Multilevel Security Context). An attacker who can trigger inference requests against the affected endpoint could gain full control of the underlying host, compromising data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Affected Systems

The product in question is SGLang. No specific version ranges were enumerated in the advisory, so any installation that has the optional dumper subsystem enabled and a non‑zero DUMPER_SERVER_PORT remains at risk. Administrators should verify whether the dumper feature is active in their deployment and review the DUMPER_SERVER_PORT setting.

Risk and Exploitability

The vulnerability carries a high CVSS score of 9.8 and an EPSS score of less than 1% at the time of analysis, indicating a severe risk but a very low probability of exploitation in the wild. It is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The likely attack vector is a network‑based adversary who can send inference requests to the public or internal endpoint that forwards to the dumper service. Exploitation would require that DUMPER_SERVER_PORT be configured with a value that allows the dumper to load and execute payloads. Due to the critical impact and ease of exploitation once the conditions are met, the vulnerability is considered a top‑priority concern.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 3, 2026 at 10:36 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Disable the optional dumper subsystem or set DUMPER_SERVER_PORT to 0, eliminating the sandbox escape
  • Apply any SGLang security update that removes the vulnerable dumper code as soon as it is released
  • Monitor inference endpoint traffic for abnormal or malformed requests that could indicate an exploitation attempt

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 3, 2026 at 10:36 UTC.

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Advisories

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History

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 05:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-94

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-95
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-94

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Sglang
Sglang sglang
Vendors & Products Sglang
Sglang sglang

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description SGLang contains an RCE vulnerability when the optional dumper subsystem is enabled, allowing for a sandbox escape when DUMPER_SERVER_PORT is set, enabling code execution on inference requests.
Title CVE-2026-15971
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: certcc

Published:

Updated: 2026-07-31T19:28:45.016Z

Reserved: 2026-07-16T15:32:19.244Z

Link: CVE-2026-15971

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-07-31T19:27:36.477Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-07-30T19:17:08.590

Modified: 2026-08-04T20:42:42.453

Link: CVE-2026-15971

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-03T10:45:03Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-95

    Improper Neutralization of Directives in Dynamically Evaluated Code ('Eval Injection')