Auth bypass in Danny-Avila Librechat
CVE-2026-54040
LibreChat is an enhanced ChatGPT clone that supports multiple AI providers. Prior to 0.8.4-rc1, the POST /api/auth/2fa/backup/regenerate endpoint regenerates all 2FA backup codes without requiring any TOTP token or existing backup code verification. An attacker with a stolen session token can silently replace a victim's backup codes and use them to bypass 2FA login or disable 2FA entirely. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.8.4-rc1.
Vulnerability class: Broken Authentication
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.9 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.003 (15.7th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 16th percentile — 15.7% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.003 · newest: 0.003 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Danny-Avila Librechat — versions < 0.8.4-rc1
- Librechat
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- github.com/danny-avila/LibreChat/security/advisories/GHSA-h59w-x9h4-m6gv (Exploit, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-54040?
- CVE-2026-54040 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Danny-Avila Librechat, classified under Missing Authentication for Critical Function. CVSS score: 5.9/10. Published 2026-06-25.
- How severe is CVE-2026-54040?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.9 out of 10.