Is CVE-2023-38896 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-38896 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-38896 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-38896 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-38896?

CVE-2023-38896 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-38896

CWE-74Published: August 15, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue in Harrison Chase langchain v.0.0.194 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the from_math_prompt and from_colored_object_prompt functions.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

LangChain is vulnerable to remote code execution due to flaws in prompt handling functions, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code. This critical vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication and is rated 9.8.

No public exploit is known for this vulnerability, and it is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Update LangChain to a version later than 0.0.194. Ensure that prompt templates are not constructed using untrusted user input.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-38896 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.