CVE-2026-5972: Metagpt FoundationAgents MetaGPT Vulnerable To Os Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-wp29-qmvj-frvp
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CVSS 7.3
CWE-77
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-5972 is a MODERATE (CVSS 7.3) foundationagents metagpt vulnerable to os vulnerability (CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')) affecting Metagpt libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves foundationagents metagpt vulnerable to os command injection via the terminal.run_command. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.8.2.

CVE-2026-5972 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-5972
GHSA Identifier GHSA-wp29-qmvj-frvp
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.3
CWE Classification CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Affected Product Metagpt
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2026-5972

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Metagpt dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

metagpt fixed: 0.8.2 
pip install metagpt>=0.8.2
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

pip show metagpt

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2026-5972, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show metagpt

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Metagpt in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.8.2), your application is affected.

Note: The pip show metagpt command checks currently installed packages in your active Python environment.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component. In Metagpt, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

A vulnerability has been found in FoundationAgents MetaGPT up to 0.8.1. This issue affects the function Terminal.run_command in the library metagpt/tools/libs/terminal.py. The manipulation leads to os command injection. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of the patch is d04ffc8dc67903e8b327f78ec121df5e190ffc7b. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.

CVE-2026-5972 Affected Metagpt Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.8.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
metagpt
pypi/metagpt
PyPI
< 0.8.2
0.8.2

References

NVD — CVE-2026-5972 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-5972
Metagpt Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FoundationAgents/MetaGPT/issues/1929
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/paipeline/MetaGPT/commit/d04ffc8dc67903e8b327f78ec121df5e190ffc7b
Metagpt Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/FoundationAgents/MetaGPT
vuldb.com/submit/791745 WEB
https://vuldb.com/submit/791745
vuldb.com/vuln/356526 WEB
https://vuldb.com/vuln/356526
vuldb.com/vuln/356526/cti WEB
https://vuldb.com/vuln/356526/cti

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-5972?
CVE-2026-5972 is a security vulnerability in Metagpt involving FoundationAgents MetaGPT vulnerable to os command injection via the Terminal.run_command under CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection').
Which Metagpt versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.8.2 across affected packages: metagpt.
What version fixes CVE-2026-5972?
Upgrading to 0.8.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is metagpt affected?
Yes, metagpt is affected in releases prior to 0.8.2. Upgrade your dependency to 0.8.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-5972?
CVE-2026-5972 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-5972?
CVE-2026-5972 is classified under CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2026-5972?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show metagpt'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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