IBM Langflow OSS 1.0.0

Published September 10, 2026 CVE-2026-84889

IBM Langflow OSS can let an authenticated remote user write files to arbitrary server locations and execute arbitrary code. The impact depends on the permissions available to the server process.

Severity
HighCVSS 3.1 · 8.8
Fix
Fixed in 1.11.0
Affected versions
1.0.0 through 1.10.3
Weakness
CWE-22Path Traversal
Exploit likelihood
0.53% in 30 daysEPSS, higher than 43% of known flaws
Affects
Langflow OSS
Exploited
Not confirmedNo confirmation recorded
EU ID
EUVD-2026-75761ENISA vulnerability database

How it works

  • An authenticated attacker abuses Langflow's pathname handling in its file-related features.
  • The flaw can let the attacker write content outside the intended storage area.
  • A successful attack may overwrite sensitive files, plant malicious content, or corrupt application data, depending on server permissions.

What to do

Check the installed Langflow OSS version and compare it with IBM's advisory. Versions 1.0.0 through 1.10.3 are in scope.

Upgrade Langflow OSS to version 1.11.0, following IBM's security advisory.

Technical details

CVE-2026-84889 is a path traversal flaw in Langflow OSS file handling. IBM rates it high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8 and recommends version 1.11.0.

Severity breakdown

  • Attack vector Network Requires network access to the vulnerable service
  • Attack complexity Low Low complexity under the assessed conditions
  • Privileges required Low Attacker needs a basic user account
  • User interaction None No victim action needed
  • Scope Unchanged Impact stays within the same security authority
  • Confidentiality impact High Sensitive data can be exposed with serious impact
  • Integrity impact High Protected data can be changed with serious impact
  • Availability impact High The service can stop or suffer serious disruption
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