CVE-2026-22869: Eigent is a multi-agent Workforce
CVE-2026-22869 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting eigent. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Eigent is a multi-agent Workforce. A critical security vulnerability in the CI workflow (.github/workflows/ci.yml) allows arbitrary code execution from fork pull requests with repository write permissions. The vulnerable workflow uses pull_request_target trigger combined with checkout of untrusted PR code. An attacker can exploit this to steal credentials, post comments, push code, or create releases.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Public exploit reference
- 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 | 0.6% (top 50%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-94 |
| Published | 2026-01-13 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- GitHub PoC: pvharmo2/gha-lab-7927d7d06f (0 stars)
- Write-up: github.com/eigent-ai/eigent/pull/836
- Write-up: github.com/eigent-ai/eigent/pull/837
- Write-up: github.com/eigent-ai/eigent/security/advisories/GHSA-gvh4-93cq-5xxp
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-2026-22869?
eigent: upgrade to 0.0.78. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-22869 being exploited?
CVE-2026-22869 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-2026-22869 affect?
CVE-2026-22869 affects eigent. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Eigent is a multi-agent Workforce. A critical security vulnerability in the CI workflow (.github/workflows/ci.yml) allows arbitrary code execution from fork pull requests with repository write permissions. The vulnerable workflow uses pull_
How urgent is CVE-2026-22869?
Priority 57/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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