8.1
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-93355
LiteLLM Weak JWT Authentication via Email-Based User Lookup
Description

LiteLLM contains a weak authentication vulnerability that allows an attacker holding a valid JWT from the configured identity provider to authenticate as any existing user by exploiting an email-based fallback lookup in the JWT authentication flow without verifying the email_verified claim. Attackers can present a token with an unverified email address matching a victim's account to inherit the victim's role, including proxy_admin privileges, and permanently overwrite the victim's stored identity binding to retain persistent unauthorized access to administrative endpoints exposing API keys and user management.

INFO

Published Date :

Sept. 28, 2026, 8:17 p.m.

Last Modified :

Sept. 28, 2026, 8:17 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 HIGH 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Address JWT authentication flaws by verifying email claims and disabling fallbacks.
  • Ensure JWT 'email_verified' claim is validated.
  • Disable email-based fallback lookups in JWT.
  • Update to a secure authentication implementation.
  • Review and restrict administrative access.
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-2026-93355.

URL Resource
https://www.ox.security/blog/litellm-an-ordinary-login-token-can-become-someone-elses-admin-account/
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/litellm-weak-jwt-authentication-via-email-based-user-lookup
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Sep. 28, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description LiteLLM contains a weak authentication vulnerability that allows an attacker holding a valid JWT from the configured identity provider to authenticate as any existing user by exploiting an email-based fallback lookup in the JWT authentication flow without verifying the email_verified claim. Attackers can present a token with an unverified email address matching a victim's account to inherit the victim's role, including proxy_admin privileges, and permanently overwrite the victim's stored identity binding to retain persistent unauthorized access to administrative endpoints exposing API keys and user management.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/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 CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-1390
    Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/93xxx/CVE-2026-93355.json">CVE-2026-93355</a>
    Added Reference https://www.ox.security/blog/litellm-an-ordinary-login-token-can-become-someone-elses-admin-account/
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/litellm-weak-jwt-authentication-via-email-based-user-lookup
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