LightRAG is Vulnerable to Authentication Bypass: hardcoded DEFAULT_TOKEN_SECRET and public /auth-status defeat LIGHTR...
Critical vendor advisory
CVE-2026-61740
Summary
LightRAG is Vulnerable to Authentication Bypass: hardcoded DEFAULT_TOKEN_SECRET and public /auth-status defeat LIGHTRAG_API_KEY protection
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for lightrag-hku. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 30% percentile.
Operator check
Check whether lightrag-hku is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. CVSS score: 9.3. EPSS probability: 0.4%; percentile: 30%.
Sources
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