CVE-2026-44338
HighExploitedPublic exploitPraisonAI ships and generates a legacy API server with authentication disabled by default, allowing unauthenticated workflow execution
Published May 11, 2026 · Updated Oct 16, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-6rmh-7xcm-cpxj, PYSEC-2026-2904
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2026-44338 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.3 v3.1) affecting PraisonAI.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since May 12, 2026. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 0.8% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including PraisonAI 4.6.34.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
0.8%
Higher than 56.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
PraisonAI is a multi-agent teams system. From version 2.5.6 to before version 4.6.34, PraisonAI ships a legacy Flask API server with authentication disabled by default. When that server is used, any caller that can reach it can access /agents and trigger the configured agents.yaml workflow through /chat without providing a token. This issue has been patched in version 4.6.34.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | May 12, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| PraisonAIPraison | >= 2.5.6, >= >= 2.5.6, < 4.6.34 | 4.6.34 |
Patched Releases
PraisonAI
4.6.34
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 11, 2026
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 12, 2026
Last updated
Oct 16, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function
- CWE-668 Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere
- CWE-1188 Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default
References
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisoryhttps://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2026/44xxx/CVE-2026-44338.json
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-44338
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
PraisonAI is a multi-agent teams system.
Affected: PraisonAI versions >= 2.5.6, >= >= 2.5.6, < 4.6.34. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since May 12, 2026.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including PraisonAI 4.6.34.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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