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CVE-2026-33017

Langflow has Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution via Public Flow Build Endpoint

Published: Mar 20, 2026Updated: May 21, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD BDUCWE-94

Description

Langflow is a tool for building and deploying AI-powered agents and workflows. In versions prior to 1.9.0, the POST /api/v1/build_public_tmp/{flow_id}/flow endpoint allows building public flows without requiring authentication. When the optional data parameter is supplied, the endpoint uses attacker-controlled flow data (containing arbitrary Python code in node definitions) instead of the stored flow data from the database. This code is passed to exec() with zero sandboxing, resulting in unauthenticated remote code execution. This is distinct from CVE-2025-3248, which fixed /api/v1/validate/code by adding authentication. The build_public_tmp endpoint is designed to be unauthenticated (for public flows) but incorrectly accepts attacker-supplied flow data containing arbitrary executable code. This issue has been fixed in version 1.9.0.

In plain language

AI Act now

Langflow has a public “build flow” feature that lets attackers run arbitrary code on your server without logging in—this is critical and should worry any small business running Langflow exposed to the internet.

Executive summary

CVE-2026-33017 is an unauthenticated remote code execution in Langflow’s public flow build endpoint, where specially crafted flow data is accepted and executed as Python on the server without sandboxing.

If affected, business impact
Full server compromiseMalicious code executionService disruption possibleData theft risk

What to do now

  1. Check whether your Langflow server is reachable from the internet (especially the public flow build endpoint for building “public flows”).
  2. If Langflow is exposed, upgrade to a fixed version: Langflow fixed in 1.8.2.
  3. If you cannot upgrade right away, disable or block public flow building from untrusted networks until the upgrade is complete.
  4. After upgrading, review logs for requests to the public build flow endpoint and look for signs of unexpected code execution or unusual outbound connections.
Patch / advisory Usually a quick update

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LPR:NUI:NS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High

Weaknesses

Affected Products

Exploitability

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Added to KEV:Mar 25, 2026
Remediation due:Apr 8, 2026

Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Official Patch Available
Workaround Available

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MITRE ATT&CK

3 techniques
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Initial Access
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