How broadly exploitable is this vulnerability?

Exploitability depends on how PandasAI is exposed. If the Chat Message Handler is accessible to untrusted users over a network (for example, via a chatbot API or web interface), the vulnerability can often be exploited remotely by sending crafted prompts that reach `CodeExecutor.execute`.

What level of access does an attacker need?

The attacker typically needs the ability to interact with a PandasAI-powered interface that processes their messages and routes them to the code execution path. No direct shell access is required; simple message-sending or API access may be enough, depending on the integration.

What is the safest general fix pattern?

The safest pattern is to remove or strictly constrain dynamic code execution: replace free-form code evaluation with a controlled set of operations, run any remaining dynamic code inside a tightly sandboxed environment, and ensure no direct execution of raw user-derived strings.

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.3)

Code Injection via Unsafe Code Execution (CWE-94) in PandasAI Chat Message Handler

CVE-2026-4998

Published:

Mar 28, 2026

Status:

Deferred

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

NDV

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Vulnerability Type

Category:

Code Injection

CWE:

CWE-74;CWE-94

Impact:

Remote Code Execution

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.3)

CVSS Version:

3.1

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Code Injection

CWE:

CWE-74;CWE-94

Impact:

Remote Code Execution

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.3)

CVSS Version:

3.1

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Code Injection via Unsafe Code Execution (CWE-94) in PandasAI Chat Message 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

(8.8)

PHP Code Injection via File Upload (CWE-94) in Aero CMS Admin Post Creation

HIGH RISK

HIGH

(8.8)

Code Injection (CWE-94) via Module Parameters in Evolution CMS

Vulnerability Type

Vulnerability Type

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