CVE-2026-93448: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in IBM Langflow OSS
Description
IBM Langflow OSS versions 1.0.0 through 1.12.2 contain a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) that allows a remote authenticated attacker to access sensitive information by improperly limiting pathname access to restricted directories. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, indicating medium severity. No public exploits are known, and no official patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
IBM
Langflow OSS
pkg:github/ibm/langflow_osscpe:2.3:a:ibm:langflow_oss:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:langflow_oss:1.12.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*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-2026-93448 describes a path traversal vulnerability in IBM Langflow OSS versions 1.0.0 through 1.12.2. This vulnerability arises from improper limitation of pathnames to restricted directories, enabling a remote attacker with authentication privileges to obtain sensitive information. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high confidentiality impact without integrity or availability impact.
Potential Impact
An authenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive information outside intended directories, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of confidential data. There is no indication of impact on integrity or availability. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor IBM advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict access to trusted users and consider additional access controls to limit exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-17T22:34:02.340Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac5937a2cdf04f656f9094f
Added to database: 10/07/2026, 00:34:02 UTC
Last enriched: 10/07/2026, 00:49:02 UTC
Last updated: 10/07/2026, 00:49:02 UTC
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