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Urgent — CISA added this CVE to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog with a federal remediation due date, and public exploit code exists; apply the vendor’s mitigations or patches and restrict internet exposure immediately.
What is CVE-2026-9198?
Unauthenticated attackers can achieve full remote code execution against Langflow, impacting default deployments. CVE-2026-9198 allows network callers to chain API endpoints to mint SUPERUSER tokens and execute arbitrary code; the flaw affects Langflow versions 1.0.0 through 1.10.0. An attacker only needs network access to the Langflow service (no valid account or user interaction) to exploit this vulnerability.
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Which versions of IBM Langflow are affected?
| BRANCH | AFFECTED | FIXED |
|---|---|---|
| 1.x | 1.0.0 – 1.10.0 |
Is CVE-2026-9198 being exploited?
CISA added this vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-08-04, and U.S. federal agencies are required to remediate by 2026-08-07. Public exploit code is also available.
How to fix CVE-2026-9198
- Apply Langflow vendor mitigations or the vendor-supplied patch immediately following official instructions.
- Remove or block internet exposure to Langflow endpoints and restrict access to trusted networks only.
- Monitor Langflow logs and host telemetry for signs of unauthorized token issuance or code execution and investigate anomalies.
- If vendor mitigations are unavailable, discontinue use of exposed instances or isolate them until a fix is applied, per CISA guidance.
Frequently asked questions
Is CVE-2026-9198 being actively exploited?
Yes — CISA added CVE-2026-9198 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-08-04 and public exploit code is available.
Which Langflow versions are affected by CVE-2026-9198?
Langflow versions 1.0.0 through 1.10.0 are affected by CVE-2026-9198.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-9198?
A patch or vendor mitigations are available according to the vendor status in the facts; follow Langflow vendor guidance and apply updates or mitigations immediately.
Does CVE-2026-9198 require authentication?
No, the vulnerability in Langflow can be exploited without authentication when the service is network-reachable.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-9198
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-9198
- cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-9198
- ibm.com/support/pages/node/7278927
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