CVE-2026-42048 Details
Description
Langflow is a tool for building and deploying AI-powered agents and workflows. Prior to 1.9.0, Langflow is vulnerable to Path Traversal in the Knowledge Bases API (DELETE /api/v1/knowledge_bases). This occurs because user-supplied knowledge base names are concatenated directly into file paths without proper sanitization or boundary validation. An authenticated attacker can exploit this flaw to delete arbitrary directories anywhere on the server's filesystem, leading to data loss and potential service disruption. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.9.0.
A path traversal vulnerability has been identified in Langflow versions prior to 1.9.0, specifically within the Knowledge Bases API's bulk delete endpoint. This vulnerability arises because user-supplied knowledge base names are directly appended to file paths without adequate sanitization or boundary validation. An authenticated attacker could exploit this issue to delete arbitrary directories on the server's filesystem, resulting in data loss and potential service disruption.
Users can upgrade to Langflow version 1.9.0 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed May 13, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/langflow-ai/langflow/security/advisories/GHSA-9whx-c884-c68q | CISA-ADP | ExploitVendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/langflow-ai/langflow/security/advisories/GHSA-9whx-c884-c68q | [email protected] | ExploitVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-22 | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| langflow langflow | < 1.9.0 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 14, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 13, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 12, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |