Research · Oct 15, 2026 · Infosecurity Magazine
Critical Vulnerabilities Discovered in LiteLLM Gateway Tool
Two high-risk vulnerabilities have been identified in LiteLLM, a tool widely used for connecting AI applications to major providers, posing significant risks to enterprises.
What changed
Recent assessments have revealed two critical vulnerabilities, CVE-2026-35029 and CVE-2026-59823, in the LiteLLM gateway tool. These vulnerabilities could potentially allow unauthorized access and manipulation of data transmitted between AI applications and service providers.
Enterprises utilizing LiteLLM for integration with AI platforms such as OpenAI and Anthropic are particularly at risk, as these flaws compromise the security of sensitive information.
Who is affected
The vulnerabilities impact a range of organizations and products that rely on LiteLLM for AI application connectivity. Enterprises using this tool must be vigilant.
Specifically, the following groups are at risk:
- Organizations leveraging LiteLLM for AI integration.
- Developers and IT teams managing AI applications connected to OpenAI.
- Businesses utilizing LiteLLM to interface with Anthropic's services.
- Any enterprise relying on LiteLLM for data transmission between AI systems.
What to do
Organizations should prioritize immediate assessment of their LiteLLM implementations to identify exposure to these vulnerabilities. It is crucial to apply any available patches or mitigations as soon as they are released.
Additionally, monitoring for unusual activity and reviewing security protocols related to AI application connectivity is recommended.
- Conduct a vulnerability assessment of LiteLLM deployments.
- Implement security patches as they become available.
- Enhance monitoring for suspicious activities related to AI integrations.
- Review and strengthen security policies governing data transmission.