CVE-2026-39888 Details
Description
PraisonAI is a multi-agent teams system. Prior to 1.5.115, execute_code() in praisonaiagents.tools.python_tools defaults to sandbox_mode="sandbox", which runs user code in a subprocess wrapped with a restricted __builtins__ dict and an AST-based blocklist. The AST blocklist embedded inside the subprocess wrapper (blocked_attrs of python_tools.py) contains only 11 attribute names — a strict subset of the 30+ names blocked in the direct-execution path. The four attributes that form a frame-traversal chain out of the sandbox are all absent from the subprocess list (__traceback__, tb_frame, f_back, and f_builtins). Chaining these attributes through a caught exception exposes the real Python builtins dict of the subprocess wrapper frame, from which exec can be retrieved and called under a non-blocked variable name — bypassing every remaining security layer. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.5.115.
A vulnerability exists in the PraisonAI multi-agent system, specifically in the 'execute_code()' function of the 'praisonaiagents.tools.python_tools' module, prior to version 1.5.115. The issue arises because the default sandbox mode runs user code in a subprocess with a restricted 'builtins' dictionary and an AST-based blocklist. However, the blocklist in the subprocess wrapper only includes 11 attribute names, omitting key attributes that could be exploited to escape the sandbox. This allows access to the real Python builtins of the subprocess, from which 'exec' can be retrieved and used to execute arbitrary code, bypassing all remaining security measures.
Users can update to PraisonAI version 1.5.115 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 9, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/MervinPraison/PraisonAI/security/advisories/GHSA-qf73-2hrx-xprp | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-657 | Violation of Secure Design Principles | [email protected] |
| CWE-693 | Protection Mechanism Failure | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| praison praisonai | < 1.5.115 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Apr 8, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |