CVE-2026-5026: langflow · Cross-site Scripting
Affects langflowSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.0 High.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 5% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 27 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| langflow-ailangflow | Affected
| Fixed in– |
PyPIlangflowpkg:pypi/langflowOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
GitHublangflowpkg:github/langflowOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-5026, organizations should implement strict input validation and sanitization on all SVG uploads, ensuring that any embedded scripts or potentially malicious content are removed or neutralized before serving the files. Employing a whitelist approach to allowed SVG elements and attributes can reduce risk. If possible, restrict or disable SVG uploads entirely unless absolutely necessary. Use Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to limit the execution of inline scripts and restrict sources of executable code in browsers. Monitor and audit file upload endpoints for unusual activity and implement rate limiting to reduce abuse. Ensure that authentication tokens are stored securely using HttpOnly and Secure cookie flags to prevent theft via JavaScript. Regularly update langflow to the latest versions once patches become available. Additionally, educate users about the risks of interacting with untrusted SVG content and encourage reporting of suspicious files. Consider isolating SVG rendering in sandboxed environments or using server-side rendering techniques to avoid direct client execution of SVG scripts.
Description
The '/api/v1/files/images/{flow_id}/{file_name}' endpoint serves SVG files with the 'image/svg+xml' content type without sanitizing their content. Since SVG files can contain embedded JavaScript, an attacker can upload a malicious SVG that executes arbitrary JavaScript when viewed by other users, leading to stored cross-site scripting (XSS). This allows stealing authentication tokens stored in cookies, including JWT access and refresh tokens.