CVE-2024-23731: The OpenAPI loader in Embedchain before 0.1.57 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, related to the open

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-23731?

embedchain: upgrade to 0.1.57. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-23731 being exploited?

CVE-2024-23731 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-23731 affect?

CVE-2024-23731 affects embedchain. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The OpenAPI loader in Embedchain before 0.1.57 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, related to the openapi.py yaml.load function argument.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-23731?

Priority 55/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-23731 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting embedchain. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The OpenAPI loader in Embedchain before 0.1.57 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, related to the openapi.py yaml.load function argument.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-88
Published	2024-01-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: embedchain

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-21 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

embedchain embedchain UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.1.57

Fixed in: 0.1.57

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy embedchain || rpm -q embedchain || embedchain --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.1.57 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade embedchain

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade embedchain

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-23731?

embedchain: upgrade to 0.1.57. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-23731 being exploited?

CVE-2024-23731 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-23731 affect?

CVE-2024-23731 affects embedchain. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The OpenAPI loader in Embedchain before 0.1.57 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, related to the openapi.py yaml.load function argument.

How urgent is CVE-2024-23731?

Priority 55/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-23732 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE The JSON loader in Embedchain before 0.1.57 allows a ReDoS (regular expression denial of service) via a long s

References

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