LiteLLM CVE-2026-42271: Patch, Rotate, and Harden the RCE
A critical remote code execution vulnerability, CVE-2026-42271, has been identified in LiteLLM, a popular open-source AI model gateway. This flaw, when combined with a Starlette host-header bypass (CVE-2026-48710), allows for unauthenticated remote code execution. CISA has added this vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog due to active exploitation in the wild, urging immediate patching and credential rotation for affected systems. AI
IMPACT This critical vulnerability in LiteLLM, a key AI gateway, necessitates immediate patching and credential rotation to prevent unauthorized access and potential data breaches for AI deployments.