CVE-2026-111883 Locust through 2.46.7 CSRF via Web UI /stop and /stats/reset
Attackers can force Locust operators to stop load tests or reset statistics via CSRF, disrupting performance monitoring and data integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-111883?
CVE-2026-111883 is a medium-severity vulnerability in locustio locust, published on 19 Oct 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Locust through 2.46.7 contains a cross-site request forgery vulnerability that allows remote attackers to stop load tests or reset statistics via GET requests to /stop and /stats/reset. Attackers can lure an operator to a malicious page triggering cross-site GET requests, terminating running swarms and wiping recorded performance results.
Weakness: CWE-352
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-111883?
How do I fix CVE-2026-111883?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-111883 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-111883 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-111883 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j73g-6444-cr8h.