CVE-2026-6598 | langflow-ai langflow up to 1.8.3 Project Creation Endpoint projects.py create_project/encrypt_auth_settings cleartext storage in file
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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in langflow-ai langflow up to 1.8.3 . The affected element is the function create_project/encrypt_auth_settings of the file src/backend/base/Langflow/api/v1/projects.py of the component Project Creation Endpoint . Such manipulation of the argument auth_settings leads to cleartext storage in a file or on disk. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-6598 . The attack can be launched remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present. The ve
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VDB-358233 · SUBMIT #791921 · CVE-2026-6598
LANGFLOW-AI LANGFLOW UP TO 1.8.3 PROJECT CREATION ENDPOINT PROJECTS.PY CREATE_PROJECT/ENCRYPT_AUTH_SETTINGS CLEARTEXT STORAGE IN FILE
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CVSS Meta Temp Score Current Exploit Price (≈) CTI Interest Score
3.9 $0-$5k 2.05+
Summaryinfo
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in langflow-ai langflow up to 1.8.3. The impacted element is the function create_project/encrypt_auth_settings of the file src/backend/base/Langflow/api/v1/projects.py of the component Project Creation Endpoint. Performing a manipulation of the argument auth_settings results in cleartext storage in file. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-6598. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Detailsinfo
A vulnerability was found in langflow-ai langflow up to 1.8.3. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function create_project/encrypt_auth_settings of the file src/backend/base/Langflow/api/v1/projects.py of the component Project Creation Endpoint. The manipulation of the argument auth_settings with an unknown input leads to a cleartext storage in file vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-313. The product stores sensitive information in cleartext in a file, or on disk. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality.
The advisory is shared at gist.github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-6598. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Technical details and a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1555 for this issue.
The exploit is shared for download at gist.github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
Productinfo
Type
Artificial Intelligence Software
Vendor
langflow-ai
Name
langflow
Version
1.8.0
1.8.1
1.8.2
1.8.3
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.9
VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.9
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Exploitinginfo
Class: Cleartext storage in file
CWE: CWE-313 / CWE-312 / CWE-310
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Remote: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo
Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo
04/19/2026 Advisory disclosed
04/19/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/19/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update
Sourcesinfo
Advisory: gist.github.com
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2026-6598 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-6598
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-358233
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entryinfo
Created: 04/19/2026 15:52
Changes: 04/19/2026 15:52 (59)
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Submitter: Eric-f
Cache ID: 99:6C4:101
Submitinfo
Accepted
Submit #791921: Langflow <= 1.8.3 CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data (by Eric-f)
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