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.
Published: 2026-07-30
Score: 7.5 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

SGLang exposes two endpoints that allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to trigger distributed weight broadcasting using NCCL and to initiate data transfer, thereby enabling the exfiltration of all model weights. The vulnerability arises when no API keys are configured, resulting in unrestricted access to these endpoints and the associated weight transfer functionality. The primary impact is the unintended disclosure of confidential model weights, which could compromise proprietary information and intellectual property.

Affected Systems

SGLang is affected, and the vulnerability applies to all deployed versions that have the two exposed endpoints active and no API keys configured. No specific version numbers are listed in the advisory.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.5 indicates a high severity vulnerability. The EPSS score is below 1 percent, indicating that exploit attempts are currently uncommon, though the vulnerability is still present and not listed as a known exploited vulnerability in the CISA KEV catalog. The attack vector is likely remote, accessed over a network, where an attacker activates the endpoints to receive the full set of model weights. Because the flaw results in information exposure governed by CWE‑306, it permits an attacker to obtain complete model data without authentication, posing an immediate confidentiality risk.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 4, 2026 at 22:54 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Ensure all SGLang deployments require API keys for every API endpoint to prevent unauthenticated access to weight broadcasting functions.
  • Configure network controls or a reverse proxy to limit access to the SGLang endpoints that expose NCCL weight broadcasting, blocking external connections except from trusted internal hosts.
  • Monitor application logs and NCCL traffic for abnormal weight transfer activity and investigate any unexpected model weight downloads promptly.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 4, 2026 at 22:54 UTC.

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Advisories

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History

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-200

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-200

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-306
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Sglang
Sglang sglang
Vendors & Products Sglang
Sglang sglang

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
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.
Title CVE-2026-15978
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: certcc

Published:

Updated: 2026-07-31T18:10:22.232Z

Reserved: 2026-07-16T15:41:50.504Z

Link: CVE-2026-15978

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-07-31T18:07:58.103Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-07-30T19:17:08.993

Modified: 2026-08-04T20:40:54.963

Link: CVE-2026-15978

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-04T23:00:15Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-306

    Missing Authentication for Critical Function