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Langflow CVE-2026-0768

CRITICAL
Code Injection (CWE-94)
2026-01-23 zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
9.8
CVSS 3.0 · NVD
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Send malicious code parameter to validate endpoint
  2. Exploit
    Bypass insufficient input validation
  3. Impact
    Execute arbitrary Python code as root

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Code injection prevention, sandbox exec
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Execution, Initial Access

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

No special conditions — remote unauthenticated exploitation against default Langflow installations with exposed validate endpoint accepting code parameter.

Impact

CVSS 9.8, EPSS 2.6%. Langflow is a popular LangChain visual builder. Code injection in the workflow engine compromises all data processed by the AI pipeline.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker creates a Langflow workflow with a code component containing malicious Python code. When the workflow executes, the injected code runs with the server's privileges, accessing all connected data sources and API keys.

Emergency Immediate action required. Why: CRITICAL + active threat signals, no patch available.
No patch listed yet 2.6% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

Langflow has a code injection vulnerability in the code component (EPSS 2.6%) enabling remote code execution through the visual AI workflow builder.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 CVSS 9.8

Code injection in Langflow's code component enables RCE through workflow definitions.

RemediationAI

Update Langflow. Implement code sandboxing for custom components. Restrict workflow creation to trusted users.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Langflow's code component has a CWE-94 code injection vulnerability that allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary Python code through the visual workflow builder.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 9.8 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

DescriptionCVE.org

Langflow code Code Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Langflow. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the handling of the code parameter provided to the validate endpoint. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute Python code. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. . Was ZDI-CAN-27322.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

A critical remote code execution vulnerability in Langflow (CVE-2026-0768) allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems with a 9.8 CVSS severity rating. Any organization running Langflow is at immediate risk of complete system compromise, data theft, and operational disruption until remediation is completed.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block code injection payloads and restrict HTTP methods to Langflow endpoints; segment Langflow instances on isolated networks with restricted inbound/outbound access; disable or restrict code execution features if available; enforce strict authentication and rate limiting; monitor all traffic to Langflow for suspicious patterns; consider disabling Langflow entirely until patch availability is confirmed if business continuity permits; monitor vendor advisories and security channels daily for patch release announcements.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
2.6%
Top 15% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity CRITICAL
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 2.6%
Patch available No
Active threat Yes
Deciding rule
CRITICAL + active threat signals, no patch available
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Out-of-Cycle
Exploitation· derived
Active
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact
Very High

Priority Score

87
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +3
CVSS: +49
PoC: +20
Weaponized: +15
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Code Injection CRITICAL

Code injection occurs when an application accepts user input and passes it directly into a language interpreter or evaluator without proper sanitization.

Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:langflow:langflow:1.4.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2025-3248 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Apr 07

Langflow before 1.3.0 allows unauthenticated remote code injection through the /api/v1/validate/code endpoint, enabling

CVE-2026-0770 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Jan 23

Langflow has a third RCE vulnerability via exec_globals (EPSS 10.0%) allowing inclusion of untrusted code that executes

CVE-2025-34291 CRITICAL POC
9.4 Dec 05

Account takeover and remote code execution in Langflow AI workflow platform versions ≤1.6.9 due to a CORS misconfigurati

CVE-2026-0769 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Jan 23

Langflow has an eval injection in eval_custom_component_code (EPSS 2.0%) enabling remote code execution through crafted

CVE-2026-10134 CRITICAL POC
10.0 Jun 30

Remote code execution in IBM Langflow OSS 1.0.0 through 1.9.3 lets an unauthenticated attacker inject and run arbitrary

CVE-2026-27966 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Feb 26

Code injection in Langflow CSV Agent node before 1.8.0. The node hardcodes allow_dangerous_code=True, enabling arbitrary

CVE-2024-37014 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Jun 10

Langflow through 0.6.19 allows remote code execution if untrusted users are able to reach the "POST /api/v1/custom_compo

CVE-2026-105697 CRITICAL POC
9.9 Oct 05

OS command injection in Langflow's MCP stdio transport allows an attacker who can reach the MCP server configuration end

CVE-2024-48061 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Nov 04

langflow <=1.0.18 is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution (RCE) as any component provided the code functionality and the

CVE-2024-42835 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Oct 31

langflow v1.0.12 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the PythonCodeTool component.

CVE-2026-21445 CRITICAL POC
9.1 Jan 02

Langflow before 1.7.0.dev45 exposes multiple API endpoints without authentication, allowing unauthenticated access to us

CVE-2026-33475 CRITICAL POC
9.1 Mar 24

An unauthenticated shell injection vulnerability exists in Langflow's GitHub Actions CI/CD workflows, allowing attackers

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