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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-0768 is a critical unauthenticated remote code execution issue in Langflow. A remote attacker could abuse the validate endpoint to run Python code, reportedly as root. Public sources list Langflow 1.4.2 as affected. No active exploitation is reported in the provided sources or KEV status.
Executive priority
Treat as urgent for any exposed Langflow deployment. The issue is unauthenticated remote code execution with potential root-level impact, so compromise could affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Validate exposure and follow vendor remediation guidance immediately.
Technical view
The flaw is CWE-94 code injection in Langflow’s handling of the code parameter to the validate endpoint. ZDI states improper validation allows arbitrary Python execution without authentication, in the root context. CVSS is 9.8, network exploitable, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction.
Likely exposure
Highest concern is any Langflow 1.4.2 instance reachable from the internet or untrusted networks. Internal deployments are also exposed if untrusted users or compromised hosts can reach the validate endpoint.
Exploitation context
The provided sources describe unauthenticated remote code execution but do not provide evidence of active exploitation. The vulnerability was tracked as ZDI-CAN-27322 and disclosed as ZDI-26-034.
Researcher notes
Sources name only Langflow 1.4.2 as affected and do not identify a fixed release. Avoid assuming broader version impact without vendor confirmation. The key validation questions are version, endpoint reachability, authentication boundary, and whether compensating network controls are effective.
Mitigation direction
- Check Langflow vendor guidance for fixed versions or official mitigations.
- Prioritize upgrading or remediating Langflow 1.4.2 if vendor guidance identifies a fix.
- Restrict Langflow access to trusted networks and authenticated administrative users.
- Remove internet exposure for affected Langflow instances where operationally possible.
- Increase monitoring around requests to the validate endpoint.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Langflow deployments and identify any running version 1.4.2.
- Confirm whether Langflow is reachable from the internet or untrusted networks.
- Review exposure of the validate endpoint without performing exploit testing.
- Check vendor advisories and package metadata for fixed versions.
- Review application and access logs for suspicious validate endpoint activity.
Public sources used
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- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.0 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ZDI-26-034CVE reference · x_research-advisory
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Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.