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CVE-2026-26190
February 13, 2026
Milvus is an open-source vector database built for generative AI applications. Prior to 2.5.27 and 2.6.10, Milvus exposes TCP port 9091 by default, which enables authentication bypasses. The /expr debug endpoint uses a weak, predictable default authentication token derived from etcd.rootPath (default: by-dev), enabling arbitrary expression evaluation. The full REST API (/api/v1/*) is registered on the metrics/management port without any authentication, allowing unauthenticated access to all business operations including data manipulation and credential management. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.5.27 and 2.6.10.
Affected Packages
https://github.com/milvus-io/milvus.git (GITHUB):
Affected version(s) >=v2.6.0 <v2.6.10
Fix Suggestion:
Update to version v2.6.10
https://github.com/milvus-io/milvus.git (GITHUB):
Affected version(s) >=v0.5.0 <v2.5.27
Fix Suggestion:
Update to version v2.5.27
github.com/milvus-io/milvus (GO):
Affected version(s) >=v2.6.0 <v2.6.10
Fix Suggestion:
Update to version v2.6.10
github.com/milvus-io/milvus (GO):
Affected version(s) >=v0.5.0 <v2.5.27
Fix Suggestion:
Update to version v2.5.27
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CVSS v4
Base Score:
9.3
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Attack Requirements
NONE
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Vulnerable System Confidentiality
HIGH
Vulnerable System Integrity
HIGH
Vulnerable System Availability
HIGH
Subsequent System Confidentiality
NONE
Subsequent System Integrity
NONE
Subsequent System Availability
NONE
CVSS v3
Base Score:
9.8
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH
Weakness Type (CWE)
Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default
Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Exposed Dangerous Method or Function
EPSS
Base Score:
0.11