Known exploited vulnerability
CVE-2026-55255
The short answer
CVE-2026-55255 affects langflow-ai langflow and is rated high (CVSS 8.4). CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-07-07: attackers are using it, so patch it first. Fixed versions are published for langflow (1.9.1).
What it is
Langflow is a tool for building and deploying AI-powered agents and workflows. Prior to 1.9.1, an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability in /api/v1/responses endpoint allows an authenticated attacker to execute any flow belonging to another user by specifying the victim's flow ID in the request. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.9.1.
Weakness: CWE-639.
Severity
8.4 high
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L
Exploited (CISA KEV)
Yes, since Jul 7, 2026
Federal due date Jul 10, 2026
EPSS, next 30 days
0.89%
Higher than 60% of scored CVEs
How it can be exploited
- Attack vector
- Network
- Attack complexity
- High
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Changed
- Confidentiality impact
- High
- Integrity impact
- High
- Availability impact
- Low
What CISA says to do
Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for…
Affected packages and fixed versions
| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| langflow | PyPI | 1.9.1 | GHSA-qrpv-q767-xqq2 |
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Affected products
langflow. NVD's record lists the exact affected versions.
References
- github.com/langflow-ai/langflow/commit/2c9f498d664a3c32698b57d7c5e752625291060e Patch
- github.com/langflow-ai/langflow/pull/12832 Issue TrackingPatch
- github.com/langflow-ai/langflow/security/advisories/GHSA-qrpv-q767-xqq2 ExploitMitigationVendor Advisory
- github.com/langflow-ai/langflow/security/advisories/GHSA-qrpv-q767-xqq2 ExploitMitigationVendor Advisory
- webflow.sysdig.com/blog/understanding-langflow-cve-2026-55255-and-why-higher-cvss-vulnerabilities-arent-always-the-most-exploited Third Party Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-55255 US Government Resource
Questions
Is CVE-2026-55255 being exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2026-55255 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-07-07, with a federal remediation due date of 2026-07-10.
How do I fix CVE-2026-55255?
Upgrade to a fixed version: langflow (PyPI) 1.9.1. CISA's required action: Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for…
From NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and OSV.dev, checked . Status on NVD: Analyzed. The description is NVD's text, quoted as published.
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