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CVE-2026-42079
Vulnerability in pptagent (CVE-2026-42079)
Summary
vulnerability in pptagent (CVE-2026-42079). Successful exploitation can lead to full system takeover. Exploitable via ``CodeExecutor.execute_actions``. Mitigation: upgrade to `1.1.36` or later.
AI summary snake-internal / snake-material-v2
A vulnerability tracked as **CVE-2026-42079** has been found in pptagent.
Attackers can target a specific entry point like ``CodeExecutor.execute_actions`` over the network to misuse the product.
Successful exploitation can lead to full system takeover. CVSS score: ?/10.
What to do: upgrade pptagent to **1.1.36** or later.
If unsure, ask your IT team or search "pptagent CVE-2026-42079" on the vendor's site.
CVE-2026-42079 (pptagent) — CWE-95 /
Attack vector: local / unauthenticated
Attack surface: `CodeExecutor.execute_actions` / `__builtins__` / `__import__` / `eval`
Patched: `1.1.36` — apply immediately
Plan: 1) Audit SBOM/dependencies, 2) Stage→prod upgrade, 3) Add WAF/proxy monitoring on affected endpoints, 4) Hunt IOCs in logs.
Refs: see the GHSA / vendor advisory / patched release linked on this page.
❓ What is the problem
**A vulnerability** (CWE-95) exists in pptagent. Attackers reach the vulnerable code path via ``CodeExecutor.execute_actions`` without authentication.
📍 Affected scope
pptagent — . Attack surface: `CodeExecutor.execute_actions` / `__builtins__` / `__import__` / `eval`.
🔥 Severity
Severity: ?. Successful exploitation can lead to full system takeover
🔧 How to fix
Update to **1.1.36**.
🛡️ Workaround
Until the patch is applied: disable the affected feature, apply WAF rules, or restrict access via network ACLs.
🔍 Detection
Search webserver/proxy logs for unusual request patterns matching this CVE's known IOCs. Run `grep -r 'pptagent' .` against your dependency files (package-lock.json, requirements.txt, go.sum) to find affected services.
Response Actions (7 steps)
Concrete steps and command examples for SOC/SRE teams to execute in order
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1Identify exposure identify
grep -r 'pptagent' . | grep -v node_modulesリポジトリと本番環境の依存ファイル (package-lock.json / requirements.txt / go.sum / Gemfile.lock 等) で `pptagent` を grep し、稼働しているサービス・バージョンを把握する。
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6Apply patch patch
Upgrade pptagent to 1.1.36ステージング環境で 1.1.36 に上げて回帰テスト → 本番反映。回帰テストはアプリの主要ハッピーパスと、Step 3 で見つけた異常検知の続報チェックを含めること。
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7Post-deployment verification verify
Confirm patched version is live in productionパッチ適用後、ステージングで PoC または同等の悪用パターンを再現して脆弱性が閉じたことを確認。本番では Step 3 と同じログクエリでアラート再発が無いか継続監視。
Affected packages
PyPI
pptagent
[{"type":"ECOSYSTEM","events":[{"introduced":"0"},{"fixed":"1.1.36"}]}]
References
- advisory https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-42079
- advisory https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-89g2-xw5c-v95p
- package https://github.com/icip-cas/PPTAgent
- package https://pypi.org/project/pptagent
- web https://github.com/icip-cas/PPTAgent/security/advisories/GHSA-89g2-xw5c-v95p
- web https://github.com/icip-cas/PPTAgent/commit/418491a9a1c02d9d93194b5973bb58df35cf9d00