CVE-2026-59822
BerriAI LiteLLM Improper Authentication Vulnerability - [Actively Exploited]
Description
LiteLLM is a proxy server (AI Gateway) to call LLM APIs in OpenAI (or native) format. Prior to 1.84.0, LiteLLM's MCP Streamable HTTP endpoint allowed an unauthenticated attacker to use a fabricated Authorization header to trigger an OAuth2 passthrough fallback path that replaced failed LiteLLM key validation with an empty UserAPIKeyAuth() object, allowing requests to reach MCP tooling without a valid LiteLLM key. This issue is fixed in version 1.84.0.
INFO
Published Date :
July 8, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 3, 2026, 1:05 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
For the benefit of the cybersecurity community and network defenders—and to help every organization better manage vulnerabilities and keep pace with threat activity—CISA maintains the authoritative source of vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the wild.
BerriAI LiteLLM contains an improper authentication vulnerability in the MCP Streamable HTTP endpoint that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to establish an authenticated MCP session using an arbitrary Bearer token.
Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
Unknown
https://github.com/BerriAI/litellm/security/advisories/GHSA-7488-6r32-c95q ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-59822
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update LiteLLM to version 1.84.0 or later.
- Ensure proper authentication is enforced for all API endpoints.
- Review and validate all authorization headers.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-59822 has a 2 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
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-2026-59822.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/BerriAI/litellm/commit/73869f0faf7d11ee21adcb5f91b8c33a340b6c2c | Patch |
| https://github.com/BerriAI/litellm/pull/26463 | Issue Tracking Patch |
| https://github.com/BerriAI/litellm/releases/tag/v1.84.0 | Product Release Notes |
| https://github.com/BerriAI/litellm/security/advisories/GHSA-7488-6r32-c95q | Mitigation Patch Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-59822 | US Government Resource |
| https://www.wiz.io/blog/ai-infrastructure-honeypot | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-59822 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-59822
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2026-59822 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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The Hacker News
CISA Adds Seven Exploited Flaws as Attackers Deploy Reverse Shells and Crypto Miners
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Wednesday added seven security flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog after they landed in attackers' crosshairs ... Read more
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TheCyberThrone
CISA Adds 7 Vulnerabilities to KEV: A New Wave of Actively Exploited Flaws
On September 2, 2026, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added seven vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, marking another reminder that ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2026-59822 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 03, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-59822', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'active'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-09-02T17:44:06.058629Z'} {'id': 'CVE-2026-59822', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'active'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-09-02T00:00:00+00:00'} -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-59822 Types: US Government Resource Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://www.wiz.io/blog/ai-infrastructure-honeypot Types: Third Party Advisory -
CVE CISA KEV Update by 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
Sep. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Date Added 2026-09-02 Added Due Date 2026-09-02 Added Required Action 2026-09-02 Added Vulnerability Name 2026-09-02 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-59822 Changed SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-59822', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-09T14:31:02.315980Z'} {'id': 'CVE-2026-59822', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'active'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-09-02T17:44:06.058629Z'} -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.wiz.io/blog/ai-infrastructure-honeypot -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Aug. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/BerriAI/litellm/commit/73869f0faf7d11ee21adcb5f91b8c33a340b6c2c Added Reference https://github.com/BerriAI/litellm/pull/26463 Added Reference https://github.com/BerriAI/litellm/releases/tag/v1.84.0 Added Reference https://github.com/BerriAI/litellm/security/advisories/GHSA-7488-6r32-c95q Removed Reference https://github.com/BerriAI/litellm/commit/73869f0faf7d11ee21adcb5f91b8c33a340b6c2c Removed Reference https://github.com/BerriAI/litellm/pull/26463 Removed Reference https://github.com/BerriAI/litellm/releases/tag/v1.84.0 Removed Reference https://github.com/BerriAI/litellm/security/advisories/GHSA-7488-6r32-c95q Removed Reference Type https://github.com/BerriAI/litellm/commit/73869f0faf7d11ee21adcb5f91b8c33a340b6c2c Types: Patch Removed Reference Type https://github.com/BerriAI/litellm/pull/26463 Types: Issue Tracking, Patch Removed Reference Type https://github.com/BerriAI/litellm/releases/tag/v1.84.0 Types: Product, Release Notes Removed Reference Type https://github.com/BerriAI/litellm/security/advisories/GHSA-7488-6r32-c95q Types: Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jul. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:litellm:litellm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1.84.0 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/BerriAI/litellm/commit/73869f0faf7d11ee21adcb5f91b8c33a340b6c2c Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/BerriAI/litellm/pull/26463 Types: Issue Tracking, Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/BerriAI/litellm/releases/tag/v1.84.0 Types: Product, Release Notes Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/BerriAI/litellm/security/advisories/GHSA-7488-6r32-c95q Types: Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-59822', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-09T14:31:02.315980Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'BerriAI', 'product': 'litellm', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '< 1.84.0'}]}] Added Description LiteLLM is a proxy server (AI Gateway) to call LLM APIs in OpenAI (or native) format. Prior to 1.84.0, LiteLLM's MCP Streamable HTTP endpoint allowed an unauthenticated attacker to use a fabricated Authorization header to trigger an OAuth2 passthrough fallback path that replaced failed LiteLLM key validation with an empty UserAPIKeyAuth() object, allowing requests to reach MCP tooling without a valid LiteLLM key. This issue is fixed in version 1.84.0. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-287 Added CWE CWE-306 Added Reference https://github.com/BerriAI/litellm/commit/73869f0faf7d11ee21adcb5f91b8c33a340b6c2c Added Reference https://github.com/BerriAI/litellm/pull/26463 Added Reference https://github.com/BerriAI/litellm/releases/tag/v1.84.0 Added Reference https://github.com/BerriAI/litellm/security/advisories/GHSA-7488-6r32-c95q