Description
LangBot is a global IM bot platform designed for LLMs. In version 4.10.7 and earlier, any authenticated user can add or change an STDIO MCP server configuration without an adequate authorization boundary. In src/langbot/pkg/provider/tools/loaders/mcp.py, StdioServerParameters accepts the configured command and arguments and starts a server-side subprocess on the LangBot server. An attacker who can sign up or obtain an account can use the Extensions MCP configuration to execute arbitrary commands with the privileges of the LangBot service, enabling data disclosure, modification, and service disruption. No fixed version is available as of this review.
Published: 2026-08-20
Score: 8.8 High
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

LangBot's MCP configuration allows an authenticated user to alter the STDIO MCP server settings, which directly spawns a server-side subprocess based on user-provided command and arguments. This flaw permits arbitrary command execution with the privileges of the LangBot service, exposing the system to data disclosure, modification, and potential service disruption. The vulnerability is a classic OS command injection, identified by CWE-77, and is exploitable whenever a user can access the MCP configuration interface.

Affected Systems

All instances of the LangBot application version 4.10.7 and earlier, built by langbot-app. Any user who can register or obtain an account on the platform is potentially able to trigger the vulnerable configuration pathway.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.8 indicates high severity, with the primary impact being remote code execution. Although the EPSS score is not available, the absence of a defined KEV listing does not diminish the risk; the flaw remains severe due to the authentication requirement and lack of mitigation in current releases. Exploitation requires only that an attacker obtains or signs up for an account, making the threat vector accessible to a broad range of adversaries.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 20, 2026 at 20:36 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Suspend all user accounts with privileged access to MCP configuration until a vendor patch is released
  • Implement stricter access controls so that only authorized administrators can modify MCP server parameters
  • Monitor system logs for unexpected subprocess invocations or anomalous command execution and block suspicious activity

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 20, 2026 at 20:36 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories
Source ID Title
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-3pvh-63gf-j9mw LangBot: Authenticated RCE Via MCP Configuration
History

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description LangBot is a global IM bot platform designed for LLMs. In version 4.10.7 and earlier, any authenticated user can add or change an STDIO MCP server configuration without an adequate authorization boundary. In src/langbot/pkg/provider/tools/loaders/mcp.py, StdioServerParameters accepts the configured command and arguments and starts a server-side subprocess on the LangBot server. An attacker who can sign up or obtain an account can use the Extensions MCP configuration to execute arbitrary commands with the privileges of the LangBot service, enabling data disclosure, modification, and service disruption. No fixed version is available as of this review.
Title LangBot: Authenticated RCE Via MCP Configuration
Weaknesses CWE-77
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


Subscriptions

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: GitHub_M

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-20T16:10:25.169Z

Reserved: 2026-06-15T15:30:40.317Z

Link: CVE-2026-54449

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No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-08-20T17:18:17.910

Modified: 2026-08-20T17:18:17.910

Link: CVE-2026-54449

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Updated: 2026-08-20T20:45:04Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-77

    Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')