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Langflow EUVDEUVD-2026-16662

| CVE-2026-5022 MEDIUM
Missing Authorization (CWE-862)
2026-03-27 tenable GHSA-jvx2-jcjj-x36h
6.3
CVSS 4.0 · Vendor: tenable
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Authorization checks on every request
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation

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

Impact

Despite the absence of a CVSS score and vector, this vulnerability presents moderate to high real-world risk based on available signals. The attack vector is network-based and requires no privileges (unauthenticated access), making exploitation trivial and automatable at scale. CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) frequently results in data exfiltration and information disclosure in production environments. The Tenable disclosure and lack of KEV or POC status suggest this is a recently disclosed, non-exploited-in-the-wild vulnerability, but the simplicity of the attack (predictable URL enumeration) and the sensitivity of flow-associated image data elevates priority. Organizations running Langflow should treat this as a high-priority remediation candidate, particularly if flows contain proprietary visual content, training data, or embedded secrets. The vulnerability is automatable and introduces avoidable risk with straightforward patching.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker discovers or obtains a Langflow deployment URL and begins enumerating the image endpoint with common or sequential flow IDs (e.g., 1, 2, 3, or known project names). For each flow ID, the attacker iterates through predictable file names (e.g., 'diagram.png', 'output_0.jpg', 'training_data.png') and receives unguarded access to download image assets. No authentication or session token is required, and the endpoint returns HTTP 200 for valid resources. The attacker can rapidly exfiltrate sensitive visual content, training data diagrams, or embedded configuration images without triggering authorization denials or audit alerts. This is particularly damaging in multi-tenant or SaaS deployments where flows and their associated images contain proprietary business logic or customer data.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 27, 2026

Langflow's '/api/v1/files/images/{flow_id}/{file_name}' endpoint lacks authentication and authorization enforcement, permitting unauthenticated users to download arbitrary images associated with any flow by supplying or enumerating flow IDs and file names. This authentication bypass affects all versions of Langflow AI's langflow product and enables unauthorized disclosure of potentially sensitive image assets. No public exploit code or active exploitation has been confirmed at the time of analysis.

RemediationAI

Immediately review Tenable's advisory at https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2026-23 for available patch guidance and apply any vendor-released updates to Langflow. As an interim mitigation, restrict network access to the '/api/v1/files/images/' endpoint via firewall or reverse proxy rules, permitting requests only from trusted internal networks or authenticated client IP ranges. Implement authentication middleware at the API gateway or application level to enforce session validation and RBAC checks before image downloads are served. Audit access logs for unauthorized enumeration attempts (multiple 200 or 404 responses to flow_id/{file_name} patterns) and consider rate-limiting image download endpoints to reduce the speed of automated harvesting. Until patching is complete, disable public exposure of Langflow instances or require VPN/SSH tunnel access.

Affected VersionsENISA

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The vulnerability resides in Langflow AI's file serving API endpoint (cpe:2.3:a:langflow-ai:langflow:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*), which implements path-based resource retrieval without enforcing identity verification or permission checks. The root cause falls under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization), a common architectural flaw in RESTful API design where file download endpoints are exposed without middleware or handler-level authentication guards. An attacker can directly request resources by constructing URLs with known or guessed flow identifiers and file names, bypassing session validation and role-based access controls entirely. The attack surface is particularly broad because flow IDs and file names may follow predictable patterns or be discoverable through other means.

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Severity by source

Vendor (tenable) PRIMARY 6.3 MEDIUM
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (tenable) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: tenable

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Attack Requirements
Present
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vulnerable system: Confidentiality
Low
Vulnerable system: Integrity
None
Vulnerable system: Availability
None
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
None
Subsequent system: Integrity
None
Subsequent system: Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

The '/api/v1/files/images/{flow_id}/{file_name}' endpoint does not enforce any authentication or authorization checks, allowing any unauthenticated user to download images belonging to any flow by knowing (or guessing) the flow ID and file name.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

CVE-2026-5022 presents moderate security risk, a missing authorization vulnerability rated CVSS 6.3. Attackers could gain access beyond their authorized level. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.

Business Impact: Low
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict network access and enable monitoring.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 86% exploitable
Data Quality
6 sources
Confidence: High

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 MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
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
Defer
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact
Low
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

32
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +32
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

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