Is this vulnerability remotely exploitable?

Yes, it is exploitable via the exposed HTTP API, but only by authenticated users who can call the `/api/conversations/{conversation_id}/git/diff` endpoint and control the `path` parameter.

What level of access does an attacker need?

The attacker needs valid access to the OpenHands API and the ability to initiate or interact with conversations that allow calling the git diff endpoint. They do not need direct shell access; the injection occurs through crafted API requests.

What is the safest general fix pattern?

Replace shell-based git invocations with safe, non-shell alternatives (such as Git libraries or subprocess calls with argument lists), and ensure that any user-controlled input is validated and never interpolated into shell command strings.

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.6)

Command Injection (CWE-78) in OpenHands Git Diff Handler

CVE-2026-33718

Published:

Mar 26, 2026

Status:

Undergoing Analysis

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

NDV

Recent Vulnerabilities

CWE-77;CWE-78

HIGH RISK

HIGH

(7.3)

OS Command Injection (CWE-78) in Totolink A7100RU setGameSpeedCfg CGI Handler

Remote Code Execution on the Router

April 6, 2026

CWE-77;CWE-78

HIGH RISK

HIGH

(7.3)

OS Command Injection (CWE-78) in Totolink A7100RU setFirewallType Handler

Remote Code Execution on Router Firmware

April 6, 2026

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Command Injection

CWE:

CWE-78

Impact:

Arbitrary Command Execution in Sandbox

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.6)

CVSS Version:

3.1

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Command Injection

CWE:

CWE-78

Impact:

Arbitrary Command Execution in Sandbox

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.6)

CVSS Version:

3.1

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Command Injection (CWE-78) in OpenHands Git Diff Handler

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

Recent Vulnerabilities

HIGH RISK

HIGH

(7.3)

OS Command Injection (CWE-78) in Totolink A7100RU setGameSpeedCfg CGI Handler

HIGH RISK

HIGH

(7.3)

OS Command Injection (CWE-78) in Totolink A7100RU setFirewallType Handler

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