CVE-2026-12770: Improper Authorization in BerriAI litellm
A vulnerability was determined in BerriAI litellm up to 1.63.1. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file litellm/proxy/management_endpoints/key_management_endpoints.py of the component Admin Key Handler. This manipulation causes improper authorization. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. Patch name: 23781. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in BerriAI litellm up to version 1.63.1 allows remote attackers to bypass proper authorization controls in the Admin Key Handler component. The affected code resides in an unspecified function within the key_management_endpoints.py file. Exploitation does not require user interaction and can be performed remotely. Although a patch (23781) is recommended, no official fix or remediation level has been confirmed by the vendor as of the publication date. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, indicating medium severity.
Potential Impact
Improper authorization may allow remote attackers with limited privileges to perform unauthorized actions within the Admin Key Handler component. This could lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of administrative keys or related management functions. The exact impact depends on the privileges gained through exploitation but is limited by the medium severity rating and the requirement of at least low privileges.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch named 23781 is recommended to address this vulnerability. However, the vendor has not yet confirmed an official fix or remediation level. Users should monitor the vendor advisory for updates and apply the patch once it is officially released. Until then, restrict access to the affected management endpoints to trusted users only and apply the principle of least privilege to limit potential exploitation.
CVE-2026-12770: Improper Authorization in BerriAI litellm
Description
A vulnerability was determined in BerriAI litellm up to 1.63.1. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file litellm/proxy/management_endpoints/key_management_endpoints.py of the component Admin Key Handler. This manipulation causes improper authorization. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. Patch name: 23781. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in BerriAI litellm up to version 1.63.1 allows remote attackers to bypass proper authorization controls in the Admin Key Handler component. The affected code resides in an unspecified function within the key_management_endpoints.py file. Exploitation does not require user interaction and can be performed remotely. Although a patch (23781) is recommended, no official fix or remediation level has been confirmed by the vendor as of the publication date. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, indicating medium severity.
Potential Impact
Improper authorization may allow remote attackers with limited privileges to perform unauthorized actions within the Admin Key Handler component. This could lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of administrative keys or related management functions. The exact impact depends on the privileges gained through exploitation but is limited by the medium severity rating and the requirement of at least low privileges.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch named 23781 is recommended to address this vulnerability. However, the vendor has not yet confirmed an official fix or remediation level. Users should monitor the vendor advisory for updates and apply the patch once it is officially released. Until then, restrict access to the affected management endpoints to trusted users only and apply the principle of least privilege to limit potential exploitation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-20T09:26:17.378Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a3732a99c760d8add0c8b0e
Added to database: 06/21/2026, 00:39:05 UTC
Last enriched: 06/28/2026, 21:50:01 UTC
Last updated: 08/04/2026, 12:46:10 UTC
Views: 77
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