CVE-2026-35486: text-generation-webui is an open-source web interface for running Large Language Models
CVE-2026-35486 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting text generation web ui. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
text-generation-webui is an open-source web interface for running Large Language Models. Prior to 4.3, he superbooga and superboogav2 RAG extensions fetch user-supplied URLs via requests.get() with zero validation — no scheme check, no IP filtering, no hostname allowlist. An attacker can access cloud metadata endpoints, steal IAM credentials, and probe internal services. The fetched content is exfiltrated through the RAG pipeline. This vulnerabil
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 66%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-918 |
| Published | 2026-04-07 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-26 |
Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-35486?
text generation web ui: upgrade to 4.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-35486 being exploited?
CVE-2026-35486 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-35486 affect?
CVE-2026-35486 affects text generation web ui. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). text-generation-webui is an open-source web interface for running Large Language Models. Prior to 4.3, he superbooga and superboogav2 RAG extensions fetch user-supplied URLs via requests.get() with zero validation — no scheme check, no IP f
How urgent is CVE-2026-35486?
Priority 45/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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