Langflow has an Information Leak through Incomplete API Key Redaction
A weakness has been identified in langflow-ai langflow up to 1.8.3. Impacted is the function remove_api_keys/has_api_terms of the file src/backend/base/langflow/api/utils/core.py of the component Flow Using API. This manipulation causes unprotected storage of credentials. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Python (PyPI) | langflow | <= 1.8.3 | no fix |
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-6597
- https://gist.github.com/chenhouser2025/b93261c6e651f14800a4f2e4365f357b
- https://github.com/langflow-ai/langflow
- https://vuldb.com/submit/791920
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/358232
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/358232/cti
- https://pypi.org/project/langflow
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-5jjf-wcvf-923w
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-256- Platform
- Python (PyPI)
- Package
langflow- Disclosed
- 20.04.2026
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 14:18
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - PYSEC-2026-2565 - PyPA Advisory Database; CC BY 4.0
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-5jjf-wcvf-923w - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: langflow
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Python (PyPI)), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 42
- First → latest
- 06.2024 10.2026
- Without a fix
- 7
- Exploited in attacks
- 5
Severity breakdown
- Critical 15
- High 17
- Medium 7
- Low 3
Disclosures per year
- 2024: 4
- 2025: 5
- 2026: 33
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