Vulnerability · Published Apr 20, 2026 · Assigned by VulDB
CVE-2026-6598langflow-ai langflow Project Creation Endpoint projects.py encrypt_auth_settings cleartext storage in file
Medium 4.3
In plain English
A medium-severity security flaw in langflow from langflow-ai. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.2% (higher than 4% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Official description
A security vulnerability has been detected in langflow-ai langflow up to 1.8.3. The affected element is the function create_project/encrypt_auth_settings of the file src/backend/base/Langflow/api/v1/projects.py of the component Project Creation Endpoint. Such manipulation of the argument auth_settings leads to cleartext storage in a file or on disk. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| PyPI | langflow | 1.9.1 | GHSA-9jpj-cph8-w449 |
| PyPI | langflow | 1.9.1 | PYSEC-2026-2568 |
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| langflow-ai | langflow | 1.8.01.8.11.8.21.8.3 |
Weakness: CWE-313, CWE-312 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:X/RC:R
References
- VDB-358233 | langflow-ai langflow Project Creation Endpoint projects.py encrypt_auth_settings cleartext storage in file vdb-entry, technical-description
- VDB-358233 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, TTP, IOA) signature, permissions-required
- Submit #791921 | Langflow <= 1.8.3 CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data third-party-advisory
- https://gist.github.com/chenhouser2025/77adb3486c06c635ae4b09a3eaf90213 exploit