CVE-2026-16796 - Improper neutralization of argument delimiters in AWS Bedrock AgentCore Python SDK install_packages()
Amazon Bedrock ยท 2026-10-19
Actions
Technical Details
| Affected Versions | <1.18.1 |
|---|---|
| Regions | all |
| CVE IDs | CVE-2026-16796 |
| Migration Required | Yes |
| Cost Impact | Neutral |
| IaC Impact | High |
What This Means
For DevOps Teams
Update the AWS Bedrock AgentCore Python SDK to version 1.18.1 to address CVE-2026-16796, ensuring that untrusted inputs are not passed to install_packages() to prevent security vulnerabilities.
For Platform Teams
Deploy the patched version of the AWS Bedrock AgentCore Python SDK to enhance the security of AI agent deployments and reduce the risk of unauthorized command execution.
For Executives
Implement the upgrade to bedrock-agentcore version 1.18.1 to mitigate the risk of arbitrary command execution via crafted package names, ensuring the security and integrity of AI agent deployments.
Source
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