CVE-2026-2635

Name: CVE-2026-2635
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-02-20T23:16:05.577+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-2635 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. MLflow Use of Default Password Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of MLflow. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

MLflow Use of Default Password Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of MLflow. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the basic_auth.ini file. The file contains hard-coded default credentials. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary code in the context of the administrator. Was ZDI-CAN-28256.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0

9.8/10

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.13%

62.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1393

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 20, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-2635?

How severe is CVE-2026-2635?

CVE-2026-2635 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-2635?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2026-2635?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST