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Sillytavern CVE-2026-26286

HIGH
Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) (CWE-918)
2026-02-19 security-advisories@github.com
8.5
CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory
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Attack ChainAIDerived

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

  1. Access
    Authenticate to SillyTavern application
  2. Delivery
    Access asset download endpoint
  3. Exploit
    Craft malicious URL parameter
  4. Execution
    Server fetches internal resource
  5. Impact
    Read full HTTP response body

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V4 - API and Web Service URL allowlisting, SSRF prevention
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Credential Access

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

Exploitation Conditions

Authenticated user account required on SillyTavern versions prior to 1.16.0. Asset download endpoint must be accessible. No whitelist domain validation implemented (patched in 1.16.0).

Impact

CVSS 8.5 (HIGH). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: None. Exploitation requires authentication. Exploitable via remote/network. Public exploit/POC available.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker (requires authentication) could exploit this vulnerability to interact with text generation large language models, image generation engines, a.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

SillyTavern versions before 1.16.0 contain a server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in the asset download endpoint that allows authenticated users to make arbitrary HTTP requests from the server and access internal services, cloud metadata, and private network resources. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, which can be mitigated by upgrading to version 1.16.0 or configuring domain whitelisting in the config.yaml file.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Mar 12, 2026 - 22:03 CVSS 8.5

SillyTavern is a locally installed user interface that allows users to interact with text generation large language models, image generation engines, and text-to-speech voice models. [CVSS 8.5 HIGH]

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

Affects your stack

Find out whether the stacks and servers you run are on an affected version.

Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.

Technical ContextAI · show details

Classified as CWE-918 (Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)). Affects the asset download component of Sillytavern. SillyTavern is a locally installed user interface that allows users to interact with text generation large language models, image generation engines, and text-to-speech voice models. In versions prior to 1.16.0, a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in the asset download endpoint allows authenticated users to make arbitrary HTTP requests from the server and read the full response body, enabling access to internal services, cloud metadata, and private network resources. The vulnerabi

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Severity by source

GitHub Advisory PRIMARY 8.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from GitHub Advisory · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

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

Lifecycle Timeline

2
PoC Detected
Feb 20, 2026 - 19:45 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Feb 19, 2026 - 21:18 nvd
HIGH 8.5

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

SillyTavern is a locally installed user interface that allows users to interact with text generation large language models, image generation engines, and text-to-speech voice models. In versions prior to 1.16.0, a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in the asset download endpoint allows authenticated users to make arbitrary HTTP requests from the server and read the full response body, enabling access to internal services, cloud metadata, and private network resources. The vulnerability has been patched in the version 1.16.0 by introducing a whitelist domain check for asset download requests. It can be reviewed and customized by editing the whitelistImportDomains array in the config.yaml file.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

CVE-2026-26286 affects SillyTavern, a locally installed AI interface tool, with a HIGH severity rating (CVSS 8.5) and active public exploits available. Organizations using SillyTavern for AI model interactions face immediate risk of unauthorized access or data compromise, particularly concerning if the tool processes sensitive information or connects to critical business systems.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Implement network segmentation to isolate SillyTavern instances from critical systems and sensitive data; restrict user access to authorized personnel only; disable remote connectivity features if available; monitor process execution and file access for anomalous activity; consider air-gapping systems if they process highly sensitive information; maintain detailed logs of all interactions for forensic analysis until a patch becomes available.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 91% 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 HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
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
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
High

Priority Score

62
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +42
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Server-Side Request Forgery exploits applications that fetch remote resources based on user-supplied URLs.

Affected Products (CPE)GitHub Advisory

cpe:2.3:a:sillytavern:sillytavern:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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