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National Vulnerability Database

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CVE-2025-5120 Detail

Description

A sandbox escape vulnerability was identified in huggingface/smolagents version 1.14.0, allowing attackers to bypass the restricted execution environment and achieve remote code execution (RCE). The vulnerability stems from the local_python_executor.py module, which inadequately restricts Python code execution despite employing static and dynamic checks. Attackers can exploit whitelisted modules and functions to execute arbitrary code, compromising the host system. This flaw undermines the core security boundary intended to isolate untrusted code, posing risks such as unauthorized code execution, data leakage, and potential integration-level compromise. The issue is resolved in version 1.17.0.


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URL Source(s) Tag(s)
https://github.com/huggingface/smolagents/commit/33a942e62b6fbf6a35d41f1c735bda2d64c163d0 huntr.dev Patch 
https://huntr.com/bounties/63ab1cfe-b573-4cf5-a7d3-fb6c957e34b0 huntr.dev Exploit  Third Party Advisory 

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') huntr.dev  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2025-5120
NVD Published Date:
07/27/2025
NVD Last Modified:
08/06/2025
Source:
huntr.dev