CVE-2026-46701: Network-AI is a TypeScript/Node.js multi-agent orchestrator

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-46701?

network-ai: upgrade to 5.4.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-46701 being exploited?

CVE-2026-46701 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-46701 affect?

CVE-2026-46701 affects network-ai. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). Network-AI is a TypeScript/Node.js multi-agent orchestrator. Prior to version 5.4.5, the MCP SSE server defaults to an empty secret (`process.env['NETWORK_AI_MCP_SECRET'] ?? ''` at `bin/mcp-server.ts:89`), which causes `_isAuthorized` (`lib

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-46701?

Priority 34/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Routine

HIGH 7.6UPGRADE

CVE-2026-46701 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.6) affecting network-ai. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Network-AI is a TypeScript/Node.js multi-agent orchestrator. Prior to version 5.4.5, the MCP SSE server defaults to an empty secret (`process.env['NETWORK_AI_MCP_SECRET'] ?? ''` at `bin/mcp-server.ts:89`), which causes `_isAuthorized` (`lib/mcp-transport-sse.ts:254`) to return `true` unconditionally for every request — no `Authorization` header is required. Simultaneously, `_handleRequest` sets `Access-Control-Allow-Origin: *` (`lib/mcp-transport

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.6 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 89%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-346
Published	2026-07-20
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: network-ai

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-20 17:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 20:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

network-ai network-ai UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.4.5

Fixed in: 5.4.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy network-ai || rpm -q network-ai || network-ai --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.4.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade network-ai

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade network-ai

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-2026-46701?

network-ai: upgrade to 5.4.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-46701 being exploited?

CVE-2026-46701 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-2026-46701 affect?

CVE-2026-46701 affects network-ai. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). Network-AI is a TypeScript/Node.js multi-agent orchestrator. Prior to version 5.4.5, the MCP SSE server defaults to an empty secret (`process.env['NETWORK_AI_MCP_SECRET'] ?? ''` at `bin/mcp-server.ts:89`), which causes `_isAuthorized` (`lib

How urgent is CVE-2026-46701?

Priority 34/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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