Vulnerability Description
SGLang contains a model weight exfiltration vulnerability when no API keys are configured, as SGLang will expose two endpoints that allow a remote attacker to trigger distributed weight broadcasting using NCCL and then triggering data transfer, attackers can exfiltrate all model weights.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lmsys | Sglang | <= 0.5.15 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/sgl-project/sglang/security/advisories/GHSA-cpqq-22v3-2wfmBroken Link
- https://thoughts.apoorvdayal.com/posts/sglang-disclosures/Third Party AdvisoryMitigation
- https://thoughts.apoorvdayal.com/posts/sglang-disclosures/Third Party AdvisoryMitigation
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-15978?
CVE-2026-15978 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). SGLang contains a model weight exfiltration vulnerability when no API keys are configured, as SGLang will expose two endpoints that allow a remote attacker to trigger distributed weight broadcasting u...
How severe is CVE-2026-15978?
CVE-2026-15978 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-15978?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Lmsys Sglang.