CVE-2026-97671: 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 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to access sensitive information. The vulnerability enables unauthorized reading of files outside the intended directory. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, indicating a medium severity impact primarily on confidentiality. 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-2026-97671 is a path traversal vulnerability in IBM Langflow OSS versions 1.0.0 through 1.12.2. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker with authentication privileges to manipulate file path inputs to access files outside the restricted directory, potentially exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-22 and has a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.5, reflecting a medium severity with high confidentiality impact but no integrity or availability impact.
Potential Impact
An authenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to read sensitive files outside the intended directory scope, leading to unauthorized disclosure of information. There is no indication of impact on system integrity or availability. The confidentiality impact is rated high according to the CVSS vector.
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 the affected versions and limit authenticated user privileges to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-24T20:33:21.573Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac5937c2cdf04f656f9095b
Added to database: 10/07/2026, 00:34:04 UTC
Last enriched: 10/07/2026, 00:48:41 UTC
Last updated: 10/07/2026, 00:48:53 UTC
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