CVE-2026-7524 Path traversal in Langflow OSS

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can exploit improper symlink validation during archive extraction to achieve remote code execution and unauthorized file system access in IBM Langflow OSS.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-7524?

CVE-2026-7524 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Langflow Langflow, published on 27 May 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Langflow OSS 1.0.0 through 1.9.1 could allow remote code execution due to improper validation of symbolic links during archive extraction.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-7524?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Langflow Langflow.

How do I fix CVE-2026-7524?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-7524 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2026-7524 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-7524 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Langflow Langflow vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-25hm-qrp9-f25g.

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