CVE-2026-41900: OpenLearnX is an open-source, decentralized learning and assessment platform

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-41900?

openlearnx: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-41900 being exploited?

CVE-2026-41900 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-2026-41900 affect?

CVE-2026-41900 affects openlearnx. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). OpenLearnX is an open-source, decentralized learning and assessment platform. Prior to version 2.0.3, a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability was identified in the OpenLearnX code execution environment, allowing sandbox escape and arbit

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2026-41900 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting openlearnx. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OpenLearnX is an open-source, decentralized learning and assessment platform. Prior to version 2.0.3, a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability was identified in the OpenLearnX code execution environment, allowing sandbox escape and arbitrary command execution. This issue has been patched in version 2.0.3.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 40%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78, CWE-94, CWE-250, CWE-284
Published	2026-05-08
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: th30d4y

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-08 04:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 20:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

th30d4y openlearnx DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.1

1. Check installed version

npm ls openlearnx

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.1

npm view openlearnx versions npm install openlearnx@"<2.0.1"

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2026-41900?

openlearnx: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-41900 being exploited?

CVE-2026-41900 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-2026-41900 affect?

CVE-2026-41900 affects openlearnx. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). OpenLearnX is an open-source, decentralized learning and assessment platform. Prior to version 2.0.3, a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability was identified in the OpenLearnX code execution environment, allowing sandbox escape and arbit

How urgent is CVE-2026-41900?

Priority 46/100. High severity

References

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