CVE-2026-61435: PraisonAI before 4.6.78 Authentication Bypass via Host Header Spoofing
PraisonAI before 4.6.78 contains an authentication bypass in the Call API agent invocation endpoints (src/praisonai/praisonai/api/agentinvoke.py) when PRAISONAICALLAUTH=disabled is configured. The safeguard intended to restrict the disabled-auth opt-out to localhost binding derives the bind host from request.url.hostname, which is taken from the client-controlled HTTP Host header. A remote, unauthenticated attacker who can reach the service over the network can send a spoofed 'Host: 127.0.0.1' header to bypass the localhost-only restriction and list (GET /api/v1/agents) and invoke (POST /api/v1/agents/{agentid}/invoke) registered agents without authentication.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
PraisonAIto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 4.6.78
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-61435?
The severity of CVE-2026-61435 is high, rated at 8.8 on the CVSS scale.
How do I fix CVE-2026-61435?
To fix CVE-2026-61435, upgrade to PraisonAI version 4.6.78 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-61435?
CVE-2026-61435 is an authentication bypass vulnerability due to host header spoofing.
What is affected by CVE-2026-61435?
CVE-2026-61435 affects PraisonAI versions before 4.6.78.
Can CVE-2026-61435 allow unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2026-61435 can allow unauthorized access if the PRAISONAI_CALL_AUTH is disabled.