CVE-2026-7191- Arbitrary Code Execution via Sandbox Bypass in QnABot on AWS

Qnabot ยท 2026-10-19

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Technical Details

Affected Versions <=7.2.4
Regions all
CVE IDs CVE-2026-7191
Migration Required Yes
Cost Impact Neutral
IaC Impact High

What This Means

For DevOps Teams

Update QnABot on AWS to version 7.3.0 to address the CVE-2026-7191 vulnerability, which allows arbitrary code execution via sandbox bypass, and ensure all forked or derivative code is patched to incorporate the new fixes.

For Platform Teams

Deploy the updated QnABot on AWS version 7.3.0, which replaces the static-eval dependency with a custom expression evaluator, to enhance the security of your conversational interfaces and protect backend resources from potential exploits.

For Executives

Implement the QnABot on AWS version 7.3.0 update immediately to mitigate the risk of arbitrary code execution and protect sensitive backend resources, ensuring the security and integrity of your conversational interfaces powered by Amazon Lex and other AWS services.

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