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CVE-2026-54029 danny-avila CVE debrief
CVE-2026-54029 is a medium-severity vulnerability in LibreChat, an enhanced ChatGPT clone. The vulnerability allows authenticated users to delete other users' messages. This is possible because the DELETE /api/messages/:conversationId/:messageId endpoint does not properly validate the requesting user's permissions. An attacker can exploit this by providing a valid conversationId and the victim's messageId, resulting in permanent message deletion. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.3 and is fixed in version 0.8.4-rc1. Users of LibreChat should update to the latest version to prevent exploitation.
- Vendor
- danny-avila
- Product
- LibreChat
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 5.3
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-06-25
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-06-29
- Advisory published
- 2026-06-25
- Advisory updated
- 2026-06-29
Who should care
Users of LibreChat, particularly those with multiple users or sensitive conversations, should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to protect themselves. This includes updating to the latest version of LibreChat and monitoring for suspicious activity. Additionally, users should be cautious when deleting messages, as this vulnerability could be exploited to cover malicious activity.
Technical summary
The vulnerability exists in the DELETE /api/messages/:conversationId/:messageId endpoint of LibreChat. The validateMessageReq middleware only checks if the conversationId belongs to the requesting user, but the handler function does not add a user constraint when calling deleteMessages({ messageId }). This allows an attacker to delete messages from other users by providing a valid conversationId and the victim's messageId. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.3 and is classified as medium-severity.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize updating to version 0.8.4-rc1 or later to fix this vulnerability. Additionally, monitoring for suspicious activity and implementing compensating controls, such as logging and auditing, can help detect and prevent exploitation.
Recommended defensive actions
- Update to version 0.8.4-rc1 or later
- Monitor for suspicious activity
- Implement logging and auditing
- Restrict access to sensitive conversations
- Educate users on secure messaging practices
Evidence notes
The vulnerability is confirmed by the CVE record and NVD detail. The source item URL provides additional information on the vulnerability, including the CVSS vector and weaknesses. The mitigation or vendor reference URL provides information on the fix and recommended actions.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-54029 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-54029
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-54029 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-54029
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Mitigation or vendor reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/danny-avila/LibreChat/security/advisories/GHSA-8892-xj8q-59xc
[email protected] - Exploit, Vendor Advisory
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.