CVE-2026-9198
IBM Langflow Code Injection Vulnerability
CVSS
9.8
Critical
EPSS
34.7%
p98
KEV
YES
Aug 4, 2026
Exploit Today
79
0-100
Published: Jul 17, 2026 · Last modified: Aug 17, 2026 · CWE-94
Product
IBM / Langflow
Vulnerability
IBM Langflow Code Injection Vulnerability
Added to KEV
Aug 4, 2026
Remediate by
Aug 7, 2026
Known ransomware use
No
Summary description
Langflow contains a code injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to achieve full remote code execution on default Langflow deployments.
Required action
Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
Notes
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7278927 ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-9198
IBM Langflow OSS 1.0.0 through 1.10.0 allows unauthenticated attackers to chain /api/v1/auto_login (mints SUPERUSER tokens to any network caller) with /api/v1/validate/code (executes user code via exec()) to achieve full RCE on default Langflow deployments