Critical-Severity Server-Side Request Forgery Flaw in LocalAI Tracked as CVE-2026-114493
A newly published critical vulnerability in LocalAI carries a CVSS score of 9.2. Here is what is affected and how to respond.
Key points
- CVE-2026-114493 affects LocalAI.
- CVSS 9.2 (Critical).
- No exploitation confirmed yet.
LocalAI is affected by CVE-2026-114493, a server-side request forgery that the National Vulnerability Database rates 9.2 out of 10.
At a glance
- CVE
- CVE-2026-114493
- Product
- LocalAI
- CVSS
- 9.2 Critical
- Weakness
- server-side request forgery
- Exploited
- No known exploitation
What is the vulnerability?
The NVD entry states: LocalAI v4.6.0 through v4.11.0 contains a server-side request forgery vulnerability in core/gallery/gallery.go that validates only the initial gallery config URL. Attackers can submit a config URL through POST /models/apply that redirects to internal or cloud metadata addresses, receiving those internal responses as gallery content.
Affected versions
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Localai | LocalAI | up to v4.11.0 |
Is it being exploited?
There is no public confirmation of exploitation at the time of publication. It does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. We will update this report if that changes.
What should you do?
- Identify whether the affected product and versions run in your environment.
- Apply the vendor update listed in the advisory as soon as it is available.
- Limit network exposure of the affected service until it is patched.
- Monitor the vendor advisory for updated guidance or exploitation reports.
What to do and how to stay safe: CVE-2026-114493
- Vulnerability severity scores ignore your specific architecture and context.
- Exploitability depends on network exposure and user behavior, not just code flaws.
- Prioritization requires continuous asset inventory and threat intelligence alignment.
Risk-based vulnerability management focuses your limited resources on the flaws that actually threaten your business. Start by mapping your critical assets and checking for active exploits to prioritize your backlog.
Step-by-step guide: Risk-Based Vulnerability Management: Prioritize Fixes by Actual Danger
General security guidance from the Threat Times newsroom. It is not confirmed advice from the organisations named in this story.
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-114493?
CVE-2026-114493 is a server-side request forgery vulnerability in LocalAI.
How severe is CVE-2026-114493?
It has a CVSS score of 9.2 Critical.
Is CVE-2026-114493 being exploited?
There is no public confirmation of exploitation at the time of publication.
