Is CVE-2026-5971 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-5971 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-5971 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-5971 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-5971?

CVE-2026-5971 has a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-5971

CWE-94Published: April 9, 2026· Updated: Apr 13, 2026

7.3

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.05%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:16.4th

Official Description

A flaw has been found in FoundationAgents MetaGPT up to 0.8.1. This vulnerability affects the function ActionNode.xml_fill of the file metagpt/actions/action_node.py of the component XML Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper neutralization of directives in dynamically evaluated code. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through a pull request but has not reacted yet.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-5971 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.