CVE-2026-15978: High severity SGLang vulnerability

Published Jul 30, 2026
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Updated

SGLang contains a model weight exfiltration vulnerability when no API keys are configured, as SGLang will expose two endpoints that allow a remote attacker to trigger distributed weight broadcasting using NCCL and then triggering data transfer, attackers can exfiltrate all model weights.

Affected Software

2 affected components
SGLang
Lmsys Sglang<=0.5.15

Event History

Jul 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:08 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-15978?

CVE-2026-15978 has a risk score of 83, indicating a high severity vulnerability.

2

What does CVE-2026-15978 exploit?

CVE-2026-15978 exploits a model weight exfiltration vulnerability due to the absence of API keys in SGLang.

3

How can I mitigate CVE-2026-15978?

To mitigate CVE-2026-15978, ensure that API keys are configured to prevent unauthorized access to the exposed endpoints.

4

What are the consequences of CVE-2026-15978?

The consequences of CVE-2026-15978 include the potential for remote attackers to exfiltrate all model weights from the SGLang application.

5

When was CVE-2026-15978 published?

CVE-2026-15978 was published on July 30, 2026.

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