CVE-2026-97679

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Code Injection Vulnerability in IBM Langflow OSS

Publication date: 2026-10-07

Last updated on: 2026-10-08

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description

IBM Langflow OSS 1.0.0 through 1.12.2 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('Code Injection') related to improper input validation.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-10-07

Last Modified

2026-10-08

Generated

2026-10-19

AI Q&A

2026-10-07

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-18

NVD

CVE-2026-97679

EUVD

EUVD-2026-94124

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
langflow	langflow	From 1.0.0 (inc) to 1.12.3 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-94	The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a code injection flaw in IBM Langflow OSS versions 1.0.0 through 1.12.2. It allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system due to improper input validation that fails to neutralize special elements used in OS commands.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves improper input validation leading to OS command injection. Detection requires reviewing Langflow OSS configurations for exposed inputs, checking logs for unusual commands, and monitoring for unauthorized code execution. No specific commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to run malicious code on your system, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, system compromise, or disruption of services. The impact includes high confidentiality, integrity, and availability risks as indicated by the CVSS score of 8.8.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to data breaches, which may violate GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy) requirements. Non-compliance risks include fines, legal penalties, and reputational damage due to unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Mitigation Strategies

Update IBM Langflow OSS to a version beyond 1.12.2 to address the improper input validation flaw. Restrict network access to the application and monitor for unusual activity or unauthorized code execution attempts.

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