CVE-2023-29374
CWE-74Published: April 5, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
In LangChain through 0.0.131, the LLMMathChain chain allows prompt injection attacks that can execute arbitrary code via the Python exec method.
Risk Analysis
LangChain's LLMMathChain is susceptible to prompt injection, enabling arbitrary code execution via the Python exec method. This critical vulnerability is remotely exploitable and carries a CVSS score of 9.8.
No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV catalog.
Upgrade to a patched version of LangChain that addresses the prompt injection flaw.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-29374 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-29374 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts