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CVE-2026-35486: text-generation-webui is an open-source web interface for running Large Language Models

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

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 score7.5 (High)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-918
Published2026-04-07
Last modified2026-10-26
Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: oobabooga

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Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

oobabooga text generation web ui UPGRADE
Affected: < 4.3
Fixed in: 4.3
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy text-generation-web-ui || rpm -q text-generation-web-ui || text-generation-web-ui --version
2. UPGRADE to 4.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade text-generation-web-ui
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade text-generation-web-ui
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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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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