CVE-2026-0765
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Publication date: 2026-01-23

Last updated on: 2026-01-30

Assigner: Zero Day Initiative

Description
Open WebUI PIP install_frontmatter_requirements Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Open WebUI. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the install_frontmatter_requirements function.The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the service account. Was ZDI-CAN-28258.
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Published
2026-01-23
Last Modified
2026-01-30
Generated
2026-05-07
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2026-01-23
EPSS Evaluated
2026-05-05
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Affected Vendors & Products
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Vendor Product Version / Range
openwebui open_webui 0.6.32
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CWE ID Description
CWE-78 The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?

This vulnerability is a remote code execution flaw in Open WebUI's install_frontmatter_requirements function. It occurs because the software does not properly validate a user-supplied string before using it in a system call. An authenticated remote attacker can exploit this to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the service account running Open WebUI. [1]


How can this vulnerability impact me? :

If exploited, this vulnerability allows an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system with the same privileges as the Open WebUI service account. This can lead to full compromise of the system, including unauthorized access, data manipulation, or disruption of services. [1]


What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?

To mitigate this vulnerability, ensure that only trusted users have authentication access to Open WebUI, as exploitation requires authentication. Apply any available patches or updates from the vendor that address the install_frontmatter_requirements command injection flaw. Additionally, restrict the privileges of the service account running Open WebUI to minimize impact if exploited. [1]


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