CVE-2026-8478: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in IBM Langflow OSS
IBM Langflow OSS versions 1.0.0 through 1.10.3 contain a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary code due to improper control of user input. This code injection vulnerability can lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-94 and has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-8478 is a code injection vulnerability in IBM Langflow OSS versions 1.0.0 through 1.10.3. The flaw arises from improper control of user-supplied code input, which could allow a remote attacker with low privileges to execute arbitrary code on the system without user interaction. This vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability, making it a critical security concern. No official remediation or patch has been documented as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to full system compromise including data theft, modification, or denial of service. The CVSS score of 8.8 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the affected IBM Langflow OSS versions and monitor for suspicious activity related to code injection attempts.
CVE-2026-8478: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in IBM Langflow OSS
Description
IBM Langflow OSS versions 1.0.0 through 1.10.3 contain a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary code due to improper control of user input. This code injection vulnerability can lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-94 and has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
pkg:github/ibm/langflow_osscpe:2.3:a:ibm:langflow_oss:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:langflow_oss:1.10.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*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-2026-8478 is a code injection vulnerability in IBM Langflow OSS versions 1.0.0 through 1.10.3. The flaw arises from improper control of user-supplied code input, which could allow a remote attacker with low privileges to execute arbitrary code on the system without user interaction. This vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability, making it a critical security concern. No official remediation or patch has been documented as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to full system compromise including data theft, modification, or denial of service. The CVSS score of 8.8 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the affected IBM Langflow OSS versions and monitor for suspicious activity related to code injection attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-13T13:34:48.217Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a738076bf8831d53945c683
Added to database: 08/05/2026, 18:27:02 UTC
Last enriched: 08/05/2026, 18:41:27 UTC
Last updated: 08/05/2026, 18:45:44 UTC
Views: 5
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