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CVE-2026-59822: BerriAI LiteLLM Improper Authentication Vulnerability

Mirrored from CISA KEV 2026.09.23catalog released

In brief

CVE-2026-59822 is a vulnerability in BerriAI LiteLLM that CISA added to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on September 2, 2026, meaning there is evidence it is being exploited. US federal civilian agencies must complete the required action by September 16, 2026.

CVE-2026-59822 is a vulnerability in BerriAI LiteLLM that CISA added to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on September 2, 2026, meaning there is evidence it is being exploited. US federal civilian agencies must complete the required action by September 16, 2026.
CVE ID
CVE-2026-59822
Vendor / project
BerriAI
Product
LiteLLM
Added to KEV
Due date
Days to remediate
14
Known ransomware use
Unknown
Weakness
CWE-287, CWE-306

CISA description #

BerriAI LiteLLM contains an improper authentication vulnerability in the MCP Streamable HTTP endpoint that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to establish an authenticated MCP session using an arbitrary Bearer token.

Required action #

Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.

Notes and references #

https://github.com/BerriAI/litellm/security/advisories/GHSA-7488-6r32-c95q ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-59822

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Next steps #