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IBM Langflow OSS EUVDEUVD-2026-67954

| CVE-2026-18899 HIGH
Path Traversal (CWE-22)
2026-08-28 ibm GHSA-4w6q-3qxv-hmwg
7.5
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: ibm
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Attack ChainAIDerived

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

  1. Access
    Identify internet-exposed Langflow OSS instance
  2. Delivery
    Send crafted HTTP request with path traversal sequences
  3. Exploit
    Bypass server-side path restriction
  4. Execution
    Read arbitrary files as Langflow process user
  5. Persist
    Exfiltrate credentials or keys
  6. Impact
    Enable secondary compromise

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V5 - File Handling Path canonicalization, traversal prevention
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Discovery, Collection

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Exploitation Conditions

No special conditions are required - the CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N) indicates remote unauthenticated exploitation against IBM Langflow OSS in its default configuration across all versions 1.0.0 through 1.11.1. Network reachability to the Langflow OSS HTTP interface is the only prerequisite. Factors that limit exploitation: the impact is strictly read-only (C:H/I:N/A:N), so direct code execution or data modification are not possible through this vector; file access is bounded by the operating system permissions of the process account running Langflow; deployments restricted to internal networks or behind authenticated proxies are not directly exploitable from the internet.

Impact

The CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High) accurately reflects the attack profile: unauthenticated, network-accessible, low complexity, no user interaction, with high confidentiality impact. EPSS data is absent from the available intelligence, limiting probabilistic exploitation forecasting - this is a gap in the current signal picture. KEV status is not confirmed and no public POC has been identified, which moderates immediate urgency relative to the raw CVSS score. However, path traversal vulnerabilities of this class are well-understood and frequently weaponized quickly after disclosure, so the window between patch release and exploitation attempts is typically short for internet-exposed instances. The impact is bounded to read-only access (I:N, A:N), meaning direct code execution or data modification is not possible through this vector alone - but files read (credentials, API keys, private keys, configuration) may enable secondary attacks. Internal deployments behind access controls carry substantially lower real-world risk.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An unauthenticated attacker sends a crafted HTTP request to an internet-exposed IBM Langflow OSS instance, embedding path traversal sequences (e.g., '../../etc/passwd' or '../../app/config.yaml') in a parameter the application passes unsanitized to a server-side file-read operation. The server returns the targeted file contents without restricting access to a safe base directory. By iterating requests, the attacker exfiltrates sensitive files such as database credentials, LLM API keys, or TLS private keys, enabling lateral movement or secondary compromise.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
Patch available 0.5% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Aug 28, 2026

Path traversal in IBM Langflow OSS 1.0.0 through 1.11.1 exposes arbitrary server-side files to unauthenticated remote attackers over the network. The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N) confirms low-complexity exploitation requiring no credentials or user interaction, with high confidentiality impact limited to file reads - no write or availability impact. No public exploit code or active exploitation via CISA KEV has been identified at time of analysis, but the unauthenticated network vector and low attack complexity make internet-facing instances a realistic opportunistic target once details circulate.

RemediationAI

Apply the vendor-released patch referenced in IBM's advisory at https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7284579; the exact patched version number is confirmed available per vendor but is not specified in the available intelligence and must be verified directly from the advisory before deployment. Where immediate patching is not feasible, restrict network access to the Langflow OSS HTTP interface to trusted IP ranges or place the service behind an authenticated reverse proxy - this mitigates the PR:N/AV:N exposure but may impact legitimate broad-user workflows. Additionally, disable or block API endpoints that accept user-controlled file path parameters until the patch is applied. Note that network-layer restrictions do not address the underlying path traversal flaw and should be treated as temporary compensating controls only.

Affected VersionsENISA

Langflow OSS 1.0.0 ≤1.11.1

Affected Packages

euvd langflow_oss no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

IBM Langflow OSS is IBM's distribution of Langflow, an open-source visual AI workflow builder that allows users to compose and execute LLM-based pipelines over an HTTP interface. CWE-22 (Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory - Path Traversal) identifies the root cause: user-controlled input containing sequences such as '../' is not properly sanitized or canonicalized before being resolved against the server filesystem. The affected CPE (cpe:2.3:a:ibm:langflow_oss:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*) covers the entire version range 1.0.0 through 1.11.1. Because Langflow exposes HTTP endpoints for workflow orchestration and file handling, the traversal vector is likely a request parameter or API route that accepts a user-supplied file reference without enforcing a restricted base directory.

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Severity by source

Vendor (ibm) PRIMARY 7.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
vuln.today AI 7.5 HIGH

Unauthenticated network path traversal with read-only file impact supports AV:N, PR:N, C:H, and I:N/A:N with no scope change.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (ibm).

CVSS VectorVendor: ibm

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

DescriptionCVE.org

IBM Langflow OSS 1.0.0 through 1.11.1 could allow a remote attacker to read arbitrary files due to path traversal.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

IBM Langflow OSS versions 1.0.0 through 1.11.1 contain a file-reading vulnerability accessible to unauthenticated internet users without user interaction. Organizations with internet-facing Langflow instances risk exposure of database credentials, API keys, configuration secrets, and proprietary code, threatening both compliance posture and competitive advantage.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed beyond 7 days: restrict network access to Langflow instances using firewall rules, implement Web Application Firewall rules to block path traversal patterns, and disable unnecessary file-serving features.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.5%
Top 62% exploitable
Prevalence
Low
IBM-packaged AI workflow builder, niche AI/ML deployment footprint
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 No
EPSS 0.5%
Patch available Yes
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
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
Yes
Human Impact
High
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

38
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +38
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Path traversal exploits occur when applications use user-controlled input to construct file system paths without proper validation.

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