CVE-2026-8635 Arbitrary Code Execution in Python Interpreter Component

Critical 9.9 Published Updated

Authenticated users can escalate privileges and execute arbitrary system commands in IBM Langflow OSS, leading to full system compromise.

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

What is CVE-2026-8635?

CVE-2026-8635 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Langflow Langflow, published on 17 Jul 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Langflow OSS 1.0.0 through 1.10.0 allows authenticated users to escalate privileges to superuser by directly manipulating the database, execute arbitrary system commands, and achieve full system compromise with Langflow service permissions.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-8635?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Langflow Langflow.

How do I fix CVE-2026-8635?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-8635 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2026-8635 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-8635 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Langflow Langflow vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xxqg-9cxv-cq9v.

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