LiteLLM: M2M JWT Handler Has Improper Authorization
A vulnerability was identified in BerriAI litellm up to 1.82.2. This affects an unknown function of the file litellm/proxy/auth/user_api_key_auth.py of the component M2M JWT Handler. Such manipulation leads to improper authorization. The attack can be launched remotely. A high complexity level is associated with this attack. The exploitability is reported as difficult. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Python (PyPI) | litellm | <= 1.82.2 | no fix |
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-12771
- https://gist.github.com/YLChen-007/70e4e106527f74ddf17953ff0f6c248d
- https://github.com/BerriAI/litellm
- https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-12771
- https://vuldb.com/submit/811280
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/372513
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/372513/cti
- https://pypi.org/project/litellm
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-qmf3-4767-5fg3
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-266, CWE-285- Platform
- Python (PyPI)
- Package
litellm- Disclosed
- 21.06.2026
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 15:18
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - PYSEC-2026-4075 - PyPA Advisory Database; CC BY 4.0
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-qmf3-4767-5fg3 - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: litellm
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Python (PyPI)), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 42
- First → latest
- 04.2024 09.2026
- Without a fix
- 14
- Exploited in attacks
- 3
Severity breakdown
- Critical 7
- High 17
- Medium 8
- Low 9
- Unrated 1
Disclosures per year
- 2024: 8
- 2025: 6
- 2026: 28
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