Vulnerability Description
Hugging Face Smolagents version 1.20.0 contains an XPath injection vulnerability in the search_item_ctrl_f function located in src/smolagents/vision_web_browser.py. The function constructs an XPath query by directly concatenating user-supplied input into the XPath expression without proper sanitization or escaping. This allows an attacker to inject malicious XPath syntax that can alter the intended query logic. The vulnerability enables attackers to bypass search filters, access unintended DOM elements, and disrupt web automation workflows. This can lead to information disclosure, manipulation of AI agent interactions, and compromise the reliability of automated web tasks. The issue is fixed in version 1.22.0.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Huggingface | Smolagents | >= 1.20.0, < 1.22.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/huggingface/smolagents/commit/f570ed5e17999d4cf7d5e79c2830fbaPatch
- https://huntr.com/bounties/01ab4405-9bca-4b26-b7a3-5ca1863a69b4ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://huntr.com/bounties/01ab4405-9bca-4b26-b7a3-5ca1863a69b4ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-11844?
CVE-2025-11844 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). Hugging Face Smolagents version 1.20.0 contains an XPath injection vulnerability in the search_item_ctrl_f function located in src/smolagents/vision_web_browser.py. The function constructs an XPath qu...
How severe is CVE-2025-11844?
CVE-2025-11844 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-11844?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Huggingface Smolagents.