CVE-2026-31220 — Vulnerability in syft — CVE Details
CRITICAL
PySyft server-side arbitrary Python execution after code approval
Published May 12, 2026Updated June 29, 2026Source: osv
Summary
PySyft (Syft Datasite/Server) versions 0.9.5 and earlier are vulnerable to remote code execution due to insufficient validation and sandboxing of user-submitted code. The system allows low-privileged users to submit Python functions (via @sy.syft_function()) for remote execution on the server. While a code approval mechanism exists, the submitted code undergoes no security checks for dangerous operations (e.g., file access, command execution). Once approved, the code is executed within the server process using exec() and eval() functions without proper isolation. A remote attacker can leverage this to execute arbitrary Python code on the server, leading to complete compromise of the server environment.
Advisory Timeline
- First published May 12, 2026 (153 days ago).
- Last revised June 29, 2026 — 48 days after initial publication.
Affected Packages (1)
Affects 1 ecosystem: pypi (1).
| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| syft | pypi | 0.1.0a1, 0.1.10a1, 0.1.10a2, 0.1.10a4 (+316 more) | Range-based data available |
Vulnerability Classification
Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers for this vulnerability type.
- CWE-94Code InjectionMITRE
CVSS Score Breakdown
What the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) 9.8 score means for each attack dimension.
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2026-31220?
- PySyft server-side arbitrary Python execution after code approval This vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of CRITICAL (CVSS score: 9.8/10).
- How do I check if my project is affected by CVE-2026-31220?
- CVE-2026-31220 affects syft. Use GeekWala's free vulnerability scanner to check your dependencies against CVE-2026-31220 and 200,000+ other known vulnerabilities.
Severity & Exploitability
CVSS Score
9.8
Exploitation is straightforward and causes maximum impact. Patch immediately.
Also Known As
GHSA-cfpg-c974-jfhq
PYSEC-2026-546
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