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.

Severity (CVSS 3.1)4.3Medium
Exploit odds (30 days)0.2%top 95.6% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

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

EcosystemPackageFixed inAdvisory
PyPIlangflow1.9.1GHSA-9jpj-cph8-w449
PyPIlangflow1.9.1PYSEC-2026-2568

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
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

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