chainlitPYSEC-2026-598
chainlit: arbitrary file read
Fix: upgrade to 2.9.4 or later
Chainlit versions prior to 2.9.4 contain an arbitrary file read vulnerability in the /project/element update flow. An authenticated client can send a custom Element with a user-controlled path value, causing the server to copy the referenced file into the attacker’s session. The resulting element identifier (chainlitKey) can then be used to retrieve the file contents via /project/file/<chainlitKey>, allowing disclosure of any file readable by the Chainlit service.
Affected versions
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| chainlit PyPI | < 2.9.4 | 2.9.4 |
Details and references
- CVSS 3.1
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
- Severity from
- the CVSS score
- Also known as
- CVE-2026-22218