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.
References
| Link | Resource |
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| https://github.com/milvus-io/milvus/commit/92b74dd2e286006a83b4a5f07951027b32e718a9 | Patch |
| https://github.com/milvus-io/milvus/releases/tag/v2.5.27 | Product Release Notes |
| https://github.com/milvus-io/milvus/releases/tag/v2.6.10 | Product Release Notes |
| https://github.com/milvus-io/milvus/security/advisories/GHSA-7ppg-37fh-vcr6 | Exploit Mitigation Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
18 Feb 2026, 19:11
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
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| CPE | cpe:2.3:a:milvus:milvus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | |
| First Time |
Milvus
Milvus milvus |
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| References | () https://github.com/milvus-io/milvus/commit/92b74dd2e286006a83b4a5f07951027b32e718a9 - Patch | |
| References | () https://github.com/milvus-io/milvus/releases/tag/v2.5.27 - Product, Release Notes | |
| References | () https://github.com/milvus-io/milvus/releases/tag/v2.6.10 - Product, Release Notes | |
| References | () https://github.com/milvus-io/milvus/security/advisories/GHSA-7ppg-37fh-vcr6 - Exploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory |
13 Feb 2026, 19:17
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
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| New CVE |
Information
Published : 2026-02-13 19:17
Updated : 2026-02-18 19:11
NVD link : CVE-2026-26190
Mitre link : CVE-2026-26190
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-26190
JSON object : View
Products Affected
milvus
- milvus
CWE
CWE-306
Missing Authentication for Critical Function
