CVE-2025-6855 — langchain-chatchat
CVE-2025-6855 is a Path Traversal vulnerability in langchain-chatchat. The records list no fixed version yet; check the vendor advisory below and apply the mitigations in the meantime.
chatchat-space Langchain-Chatchat file path traversal
Exploitation Status
Proof-of-concept exploit code exists
- CISA’s SSVC triage found public proof-of-concept exploit code for this CVE, though no confirmed active exploitation.
Exploitation and automatability from CISA’s SSVC triage for CVE-2025-6855.
EPSS Exploitation Probability
Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.
Real-World Exposure
langchain-chatchatReal-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects PyPI packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.
Description
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in chatchat-space Langchain-Chatchat up to 0.3.1. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /v1/file. The manipulation of the argument flag leads to path traversal. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐍PyPI | langchain-chatchat | all versions | No fix |
Affected Products
langchain-chatchatchatchat-spaceDetection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for langchain-chatchat, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Remediation status
The records we use list no patched version of langchain-chatchat for CVE-2025-6855. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.
Mitigate without a patch
Resolve every user-supplied path to its canonical form and reject anything that escapes the intended directory, and run the component under an account that has no read or write access outside the directory it legitimately serves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CVE-2025-6855 in your dependencies?
Find it across PyPI, including transitive dependencies.