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HIGH

CVE-2025-1040

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.7 %

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

AutoGPT versions 0.3.4 and earlier are vulnerable to a Server-Side Template Injection (SSTI) that could lead to Remote Code Execution (RCE). The vulnerability arises from the improper handling of user-supplied format strings in the `AgentOutputBlock` implementation, where malicious input is passed to the Jinja2 templating engine without adequate security measures. Attackers can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary commands on the host system. The issue is fixed in version 0.4.0.

Technical details

Published
2025-03-20

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-1040?

AutoGPT versions 0.3.4 and earlier are vulnerable to a Server-Side Template Injection (SSTI) that could lead to Remote Code Execution (RCE). The vulnerability arises from the improper handling of user-supplied format strings in the `AgentOutputBlock` implementation, where malicious input is passed to the Jinja2 templating engine without adequate security measures. Attackers can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary commands on the host system. The issue is fixed in version 0.4.0.

Is CVE-2025-1040 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2025-1040 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 1.7%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-1040?

CVE-2025-1040 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

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