CVE-2026-19297: CWE-307 Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in IBM Langflow OSS
IBM Langflow OSS versions 1.0.0 through 1.9.6 contain a vulnerability due to improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to user accounts without requiring user interaction or privileges. The vulnerability is rated critical with a CVSS score of 9.1, indicating high impact on confidentiality and integrity. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet by the vendor.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-19297 is a critical vulnerability in IBM Langflow OSS affecting versions 1.0.0 through 1.9.6. It involves CWE-307, improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts, which can enable remote attackers to bypass authentication controls and gain unauthorized access to user accounts. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality and integrity. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to user accounts, potentially compromising sensitive information and system integrity. The vulnerability does not affect availability. The critical CVSS score indicates a severe risk to confidentiality and integrity of affected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider implementing compensating controls such as rate limiting authentication attempts or additional monitoring where feasible.
CVE-2026-19297: CWE-307 Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in IBM Langflow OSS
Description
IBM Langflow OSS versions 1.0.0 through 1.9.6 contain a vulnerability due to improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to user accounts without requiring user interaction or privileges. The vulnerability is rated critical with a CVSS score of 9.1, indicating high impact on confidentiality and integrity. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet by the vendor.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.1critical
Affected software
pkg:github/ibm/langflow_osscpe:2.3:a:ibm:langflow_oss:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:langflow_oss:1.9.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-19297 is a critical vulnerability in IBM Langflow OSS affecting versions 1.0.0 through 1.9.6. It involves CWE-307, improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts, which can enable remote attackers to bypass authentication controls and gain unauthorized access to user accounts. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality and integrity. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to user accounts, potentially compromising sensitive information and system integrity. The vulnerability does not affect availability. The critical CVSS score indicates a severe risk to confidentiality and integrity of affected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider implementing compensating controls such as rate limiting authentication attempts or additional monitoring where feasible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-07T17:10:50.493Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7e2fb5bf8831d539cb5cf3
Added to database: 08/13/2026, 20:57:25 UTC
Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 21:11:13 UTC
Last updated: 08/13/2026, 21:26:16 UTC
Views: 4
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