Auth bypass in Mlflow
CVE-2026-118626
MLflow Tracking Server Issues Missing Authorization Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of MLflow. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the configuration of the BEFORE_REQUEST_HANDLERS. The issue results from the lack of authorization prior to allowing access to functionality. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges to resources normally protected from the user. Was ZDI-CAN-32108.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.4 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.
Affected products
- Mlflow — versions 3.14.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-842/ (x_research-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-118626?
- CVE-2026-118626 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mlflow, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 5.4/10. Published 2026-11-04.
- How severe is CVE-2026-118626?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.4 out of 10.