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CVE-2026-7872: IBM Langflow OSS arbitrary file read by authenticated attacker

Source: NVD(opens in a new tab)
Identifier: CVE-2026-7872
Published: July 17, 2026
Record updated: October 9, 2026

Known exploitation: Not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog at the last check.
EPSS: 0.6%

Summary

CVE-2026-7872 affects IBM Langflow OSS versions 1.0.0 through 1.10.0. An authenticated attacker can read arbitrary files, including the JWT signing key, and use that key to forge authentication tokens for any user. The weakness is classified as CWE-22, Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory.

Mitigation

The source does not state a fix yet. Check the original advisory for updates.

Details

Scores and exploitation

CVSS score: 7.5(high)
CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack vector: network
Attack complexity: low
Privileges required: none
User interaction: none
EPSS: 0.6%Estimated probability that this CVE is exploited in the next 30 days, from the FIRST Exploit Prediction Scoring System. Read on November 12, 2026.
Disclosure date: July 17, 2026

Weaknesses and techniques

Weakness (CWE): CWE-22
Attack pattern (CAPEC): CAPEC-126

Classification

Attack type: Other
Attack sophistication: Moderate
AI component targeted: Framework
Impact: Confidentiality,
Integrity
Labels: security

How this record was produced

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Original source: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-7872

First tracked: July 17, 2026 at 08:07 PM ET, from NVD/CVE Database

Classifier: claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v4

Classifier confidence: 90% (self-assessed)

Summary

Mitigation

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