CVE-2026-51857

Deferred Deferred - Pending Action

Code Execution in Camel AI Toolkit via SubprocessInterpreter

Publication date: 2026-09-30

Last updated on: 2026-10-02

Assigner: MITRE

Description

In camel-ai camel 0.2.91a1, v0.2.91a2 and v0.2.91a3, CodeExecutionToolkit can run model-produced Python code through SubprocessInterpreter without an approval boundary.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-30

Last Modified

2026-10-02

Generated

2026-10-19

AI Q&A

2026-10-01

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-18

NVD

CVE-2026-51857

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
camel-ai	camel	0.2.91a1
camel-ai	camel	0.2.91a2
camel-ai	camel	0.2.91a3

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-94	The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.

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Executive Summary

In camel-ai camel versions 0.2.91a1, v0.2.91a2, and v0.2.91a3, the CodeExecutionToolkit allows model-generated Python code to execute via SubprocessInterpreter without any approval checks. This means arbitrary code could run without user validation.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves CodeExecutionToolkit running Python code without approval boundaries. To detect it, inspect systems running camel-ai camel versions 0.2.91a1, v0.2.91a2, or v0.2.91a3 for unexpected subprocess calls or code execution attempts. Check logs for SubprocessInterpreter usage and unauthorized Python code execution.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow attackers to execute malicious code on your system if you use the affected camel-ai versions. It bypasses security controls, potentially leading to data breaches or system compromise.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could potentially violate compliance with standards like GDPR and HIPAA by allowing unauthorized code execution through SubprocessInterpreter without proper approval boundaries. Uncontrolled code execution may lead to data breaches or unauthorized access to sensitive information, which are key concerns under these regulations.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately upgrade to a patched version of camel-ai camel if available. If not, disable CodeExecutionToolkit or SubprocessInterpreter functionality until a fix is released. Monitor official camel-ai channels for updates.

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