CVE-2026-12773
Litellm authentication bypass
- Published21 Jun 2026
Description
A weakness has been identified in BerriAI litellm up to 1.59.8. Affected is the function UserAPIKeyAuth of the file litellm/proxy/_experimental/mcp_server/auth/user_api_key_auth_mcp.py of the component MCP Proxy. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authentication. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:LAffected products
Remediation
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-12773
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2491112
- https://gist.github.com/YLChen-007/3cfaad10a69d7a15e4d4d458cb53309e
- https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-12773.json
- https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-12773
- https://vuldb.com/submit/811282
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/372515
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/372515/cti
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-12773 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-12773 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.02%.
How severe is CVE-2026-12773?
CVE-2026-12773 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, rated high. EPSS estimates a 1.02% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2026-12773?
Affected products include Litellm.
How do I fix CVE-2026-12773?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Litellm 1.59.9 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.