CVE-2026-6596

CVE-2026-6596 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Description

A security flaw has been discovered in langflow-ai langflow up to 1.1.0. This issue affects the function create_upload_file of the file src/backend/base/Langflow/api/v1/endpoints.py of the component API Endpoint. The manipulation results in unrestricted upload. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-6596?
A security flaw has been discovered in langflow-ai langflow up to 1.1.0. This issue affects the function create_upload_file of the file src/backend/base/Langflow/api/v1/endpoints.py of the component API Endpoint. The manipulation results in unrestricted upload. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2026-6596?
CVE-2026-6596 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-6596 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-6596?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-6596 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-6596 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-23745.
When was CVE-2026-6596 published?
CVE-2026-6596 was published on 2026-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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