(0Day) MindsDB OpenBBtable Code Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

September 16th, 2026

Vulnerability Details

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of MindsDB. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the OpenBBtable class. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute Python code. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the service account.

Additional Details

11/20/25 – ZDI reported the vulnerability to the vendor
02/02/26 – ZDI followed up asking the vendor to confirm receipt of the report
03/09/26 – ZDI notified the vendor of the intention to publish the case as a 0-day advisory

-- Mitigation: Given the nature of the vulnerability, the only salient mitigation strategy is to restrict interaction with the product


Disclosure Timeline

  • 2025-11-20 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2026-09-16 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2026-09-16 - Advisory Updated

Credit

Peter Girnus (@gothburz), Demeng Chen, and Brandon Niemczyk of Trend Zero Day Initiative

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