CVE-2026-7844: Langchain-Chatchat · Missing Authentication
Affects Langchain-ChatchatSource CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 5.3 Medium.
Data as of 2 Nov 2026, 10:58 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 25% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 5 May 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
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), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| chatchat-spaceLangchain-Chatchat | Affected
| Fixed in– |
GitHubchatchat-space/Langchain-Chatchatpkg:github/chatchat-space/Langchain-ChatchatOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Organizations should restrict local network access to the affected Langchain-Chatchat service to trusted users only and monitor for any suspicious activity related to file API usage.
Description
CVE-2026-7844 is a medium severity vulnerability in chatchat-space Langchain-Chatchat versions up to 0.3.1.3. It involves missing authentication in several file-related API functions, allowing an attacker with local network access to potentially manipulate files without proper authorization. The vulnerability affects the Compatible File Service component. Although the issue was reported early, the project has not yet responded or provided a fix. The exploit code is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation.
References
- vuldb.com/vuln/361123 (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com/vuln/361123/cti (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com/submit/807790 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/chatchat-space/Langchain-Chatchat/issues/5465 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/3em0/cve_repo/blob/main/Langchain-Chatchat/Vuln-4-Missing-Auth-File-Endpoints.md (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/chatchat-space/Langchain-Chatchat/ (opens in a new tab)