CVE-2026-22252
Authenticated user can execute root shell commands via API in LibreChat before v0.8.2-rc2.
Is CVE-2026-22252 being exploited?
Not confirmed. CVE-2026-22252 does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which records only exploitation that has been observed and reported publicly. That is evidence of absence of a report, not evidence the flaw is unattacked. EPSS currently estimates a 4.1% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How severe is CVE-2026-22252?
CVE-2026-22252 is rated Critical with a CVSS score of 9.1. Severity describes how bad exploitation would be, not how likely it is: pair it with exploitation evidence before deciding what to patch first.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-22252?
Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2026-22252. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.
What does CVE-2026-22252 affect?
CVE-2026-22252 affects LibreChat < 0.8.2-rc2. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.
What should I do about CVE-2026-22252?
Upgrade to v0.8.2-rc2 or newer immediately
Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.
Authenticated users can run arbitrary shell commands as root inside the container via a single API request.
Immediate action required