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CVE-2026-26030

Semantic Kernel, Microsoft's semantic kernel Python SDK, has a remote code execution vulnerability in versions prior to 1.39.4, specifically within the `InMemoryVectorStore` filter functionality.

CRITICAL 9.9EPSS 3.71%

Does this matter?

High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (3.71%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.

Description

Semantic Kernel, Microsoft's semantic kernel Python SDK, has a remote code execution vulnerability in versions prior to 1.39.4, specifically within the `InMemoryVectorStore` filter functionality. The problem has been fixed in version `python-1.39.4`. Users should upgrade this version or higher. As a workaround, avoid using `InMemoryVectorStore` for production scenarios.

CVSS 3.1
9.9 CRITICALCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS
3.71% probability · 89th percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Weakness
CWE-94
Affected
microsoft/semantic kernel
Source
security-advisories@github.com

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.