CVE-2026-9198KEV · OVERDUECWE-94code-injection

IBM Langflow Code Injection Vulnerability

Critical · published July 17, 2026

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it critical at 9.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 98.1th percentile for exploit probability.

77
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
29%
Percentile
98.1
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 Unauthenticated access to superuser tokens? Yes, please! Attackers can leverage Langflow's API to mint themselves the keys to the kingdom, and with great power comes great potential for chaos! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk in, grab a master key, and then head straight to the kitchen to cook whatever they want, all without showing any ID. It’s a recipe for disaster! An attacker could gain full control over the Langflow deployment, executing any command they desire. This means they could read sensitive data, alter configurations, and even wipe everything clean! Imagine the absolute devastation that could ensue from such unchecked access!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk in, grab a master key, and then head straight to the kitchen to cook whatever they want, all without showing any ID. It’s a recipe for disaster! This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit the auto-login feature to obtain superuser tokens, which they can then use to execute arbitrary code on the server via the validation API. It's a critical remote code execution (RCE) flaw that leaves default installations wide open!

What to do

An attacker could gain full control over the Langflow deployment, executing any command they desire. This means they could read sensitive data, alter configurations, and even wipe everything clean! Imagine the absolute devastation that could ensue from such unchecked access! Immediately upgrade Langflow to version 1.10.1 or later to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, consider implementing stricter authentication controls and monitoring API access to prevent unauthorized usage. Don't leave your kitchen door wide open! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll lock this vulnerability down in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.28658 · 98.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-94 · Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Published
2026-07-17T22:17Z
KEV added
2026-08-04 · due 2026-08-07
Affected products (1)
ProductVersionsFixed in
langflow/langflow≥ 1.0.0, < 1.10.11.10.1
References (2)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 SEP 03:28Z
    EPSS moved 61% → 29%
    epss
  • 04 SEP 03:44Z
    EPSS moved 35% → 57%
    epss
  • 03 SEP 03:32Z
    EPSS moved 35% → 45%
    epss
  • 17 JUL 17:36Z
    Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution via Auto-Login Bypass and Code Validation
    cvelistv5