CVE-2026-8481: IBM Langflow OSS 1.0.0 through 1.10.0 contain a critical remote code execution vulnerability in the code valid

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CRITICAL 9.9UPGRADE

CVE-2026-8481 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.9) affecting langflow. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM Langflow OSS 1.0.0 through 1.10.0 contain a critical remote code execution vulnerability in the code validation API endpoint. The POST /api/v1/validate/code endpoint accepts user-supplied Python code and executes it directly using Python's built-in exec() function without sandboxing, input validation, or privilege restrictions, enabling any authenticated user to execute arbitrary system commands with the full privileges of the Langflow server

Why this priority

Critical severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.9 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 41%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2026-07-17
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: langflow

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

langflow langflow UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.0.0 and < 1.10.1

Fixed in: 1.10.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.10.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade langflow

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison langflow sudo apt install langflow=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold langflow

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list langflow sudo dnf downgrade langflow-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add langflow

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2026-8481?

langflow: upgrade to 1.10.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-8481 being exploited?

CVE-2026-8481 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-2026-8481 affect?

CVE-2026-8481 affects langflow. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.9). IBM Langflow OSS 1.0.0 through 1.10.0 contain a critical remote code execution vulnerability in the code validation API endpoint. The POST /api/v1/validate/code endpoint accepts user-supplied Python code and executes it directly using Pytho

How urgent is CVE-2026-8481?

Priority 49/100. Critical severity

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