CVE-2026-97676: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in IBM Langflow OSS
Description
IBM Langflow OSS versions 1.0.0 through 1.12.2 contain a vulnerability that allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code due to improper neutralization of special elements used in code, leading to a sandbox escape. This vulnerability is identified as CWE-94 (Improper Control of Generation of Code). It has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
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-2026-97676 is a code injection vulnerability in IBM Langflow OSS versions 1.0.0 through 1.12.2. The flaw arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in code, which can be exploited by a remote attacker with authentication to execute arbitrary code and escape the sandbox environment. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-94 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, resulting in a sandbox escape. This can lead to full compromise of the affected environment, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to trusted users and monitor for suspicious activity related to code execution within Langflow OSS.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-24T20:42:27.775Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac5937c2cdf04f656f9095e
Added to database: 10/07/2026, 00:34:04 UTC
Last enriched: 10/07/2026, 00:48:22 UTC
Last updated: 10/07/2026, 00:48:53 UTC
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