CVE-2025-41258
LibreChat RAG API Authentication Bypass
Description
LibreChat version 0.8.1-rc2 uses the same JWT secret for the user session mechanism and RAG API which compromises the service-level authentication of the RAG API.
INFO
Published Date :
March 18, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 18, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
1e3a9e0f-5156-4bf8-b8a3-cc311bfc0f4a
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-41258
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 1e3a9e0f-5156-4bf8-b8a3-cc311bfc0f4a |
Solution
- Use distinct JWT secrets for user sessions.
- Use distinct JWT secrets for RAG API.
- Re-authenticate users and RAG API clients.
- Update LibreChat configuration.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-41258.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/danny-avila/LibreChat | |
| https://github.com/sbaresearch/advisories/tree/public/2025/SBA-ADV-20251205-01_LibreChat_RAG_API_Authentication_Bypass |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by 1e3a9e0f-5156-4bf8-b8a3-cc311bfc0f4a
Mar. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description LibreChat version 0.8.1-rc2 uses the same JWT secret for the user session mechanism and RAG API which compromises the service-level authentication of the RAG API. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-284 Added Reference https://github.com/danny-avila/LibreChat Added Reference https://github.com/sbaresearch/advisories/tree/public/2025/SBA-ADV-20251205-01_LibreChat_RAG_API_Authentication_Bypass