CVE-2026-6598
langflow-ai langflow Project Creation Endpoint projects.py encrypt_auth_settings cleartext storage in file
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.
INFO
Published Date :
April 20, 2026, 4:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
April 20, 2026, 4:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Review and sanitize all inputs to the create_project/encrypt_auth_settings function.
- Implement proper encryption for sensitive data before storage.
- Ensure authentication settings are never stored in plain text.
- Update langflow to a version that addresses this issue.
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-2026-6598.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://gist.github.com/chenhouser2025/77adb3486c06c635ae4b09a3eaf90213 | |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/791921 | |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/358233 | |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/358233/cti |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/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 CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N) Added CWE CWE-312 Added CWE CWE-313 Added Reference https://gist.github.com/chenhouser2025/77adb3486c06c635ae4b09a3eaf90213 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/791921 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/358233 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/358233/cti