CVE-2025-2733
📋 TL;DR
This critical vulnerability in OpenManus allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands through the Python execution component. It affects all OpenManus installations up to version 2025.3.13. Attackers can potentially gain full control of affected systems.
💻 Affected Systems
- mannaandpoem OpenManus
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands, steal data, install malware, pivot to other systems, and maintain persistent access.
Likely Case
Remote code execution leading to data exfiltration, system manipulation, or deployment of ransomware/cryptominers.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper network segmentation, least privilege, and command filtering are implemented.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit details are publicly disclosed. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication, making it attractive for attackers.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown - vendor unresponsive
Vendor Advisory: None available
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Monitor vendor channels for official patch. 2. If patch becomes available, download and apply. 3. Restart OpenManus service. 4. Verify fix implementation.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Python Execution Component
linuxTemporarily disable or remove the vulnerable python_execute.py component
mv /path/to/app/tool/python_execute.py /path/to/app/tool/python_execute.py.disabled
systemctl restart openmanus
Implement Input Validation
allAdd strict input validation and sanitization for prompt handler inputs
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate OpenManus instances behind firewalls with strict network access controls
- Implement application-level filtering to block suspicious command patterns in user inputs
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check OpenManus version: grep -r 'version' /path/to/openmanus/config/ or check package manager. If version ≤ 2025.3.13, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
find / -name '*openmanus*' -type f -exec grep -l 'version' {} \; 2>/dev/null | head -5Verify Fix Applied:
After applying workarounds, test if python execution functionality is disabled and monitor for any command injection attempts.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual python execution patterns
- Suspicious system commands in OpenManus logs
- Failed authentication attempts followed by command execution
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected outbound connections from OpenManus server
- Traffic to known malicious IPs
SIEM Query:
source="openmanus.log" AND ("python_execute" OR "os.system" OR "subprocess") AND (cmd=* OR exec=*)