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CVE-2026-119578: MONAI 1.6.0 before 1.6.1 Code Execution via Auto3DSeg algo_from_json()

• Severity: high (CVSS 7.8 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 0.6% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2026-10-30 · updated 2026-10-30
• Weakness: CWE-470

Description

MONAI from 1.6.0 before 1.6.1 contains a remote code execution vulnerability in Auto3DSeg algo_from_json() that allows attackers to run Python code via a crafted work directory's algo_object.json. Attackers can ship a malicious algorithm_templates module plus a _target_ name that is imported and instantiated when victims call AutoRunner or import_bundle_algo_history, executing code under default configuration.

Affected products

• Project-MONAI MONAI: from 1.6.0 before 1.6.1 — fixed in 1.6.1

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Project-MONAI MONAI 1.6.1. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

• https://github.com/Project-MONAI/MONAI/security/advisories/GHSA-2wx3-8x3w-r8qv
• https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/monai-1.6.0-before-1.6.1-code-execution-via-auto3dseg-algo-from-json
• https://github.com/Project-MONAI/MONAI/security/advisories/GHSA-2wx3-8x3w-r8qv

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