CVE-2026-54040: LibreChat is an enhanced ChatGPT clone that supports multiple AI providers

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-54040?

librechat: upgrade to newer than 0.8.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-54040 being exploited?

CVE-2026-54040 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-2026-54040 affect?

CVE-2026-54040 affects librechat. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). LibreChat is an enhanced ChatGPT clone that supports multiple AI providers. Prior to 0.8.4-rc1, the POST /api/auth/2fa/backup/regenerate endpoint regenerates all 2FA backup codes without requiring any TOTP token or existing backup code veri

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-54040?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.9UPGRADE

CVE-2026-54040 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting librechat. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

LibreChat is an enhanced ChatGPT clone that supports multiple AI providers. Prior to 0.8.4-rc1, the POST /api/auth/2fa/backup/regenerate endpoint regenerates all 2FA backup codes without requiring any TOTP token or existing backup code verification. An attacker with a stolen session token can silently replace a victim's backup codes and use them to bypass 2FA login or disable 2FA entirely. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.8.4-rc1.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 83%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-306
Published	2026-06-25
Last modified	2026-10-25

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: librechat

Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-25 17:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-25 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

librechat librechat UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.8.3

Fixed in: newer than 0.8.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy librechat || rpm -q librechat || librechat --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.8.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade librechat

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade librechat

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2026-54040?

librechat: upgrade to newer than 0.8.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-54040 being exploited?

CVE-2026-54040 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-2026-54040 affect?

CVE-2026-54040 affects librechat. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). LibreChat is an enhanced ChatGPT clone that supports multiple AI providers. Prior to 0.8.4-rc1, the POST /api/auth/2fa/backup/regenerate endpoint regenerates all 2FA backup codes without requiring any TOTP token or existing backup code veri

How urgent is CVE-2026-54040?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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References

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