AnythingLLM - Credentials Disclosure (CVE-2026-24477)

CVE-2026-24477 is a high-severity vulnerability in AnythingLLM prior to version 1.10.0, where the Qdrant API key could be exposed in plain text to unauthenticated users via the /api/setup-complete endpoint. This flaw allows attackers to gain full read and write access to the Qdrant vector database, potentially compromising the application's core knowledge base and leading to the leakage of confidential documents. Exploitation of this vulnerability could result in unauthorized access to sensitive data and disruption of semantic search and retrieval functionalities.

CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 1st of April 2026.

According to CrowdSec data, while opportunistic exploitation dominates, a portion of threat actors trying to exploit CVE-2026-24477 apply basic targeting methods such as port or service detection. This indicates emerging patterns of selective targeting. CrowdSec data also reveals a clear uptick in attacks involving CVE-2026-24477 over the past week. Activity is above the usual baseline, suggesting growing attention from attackers. This may reflect rising awareness, recent exploit releases, or expanded targeting efforts.

Attackers exploit the /api/setup-complete endpoint to retrieve sensitive configuration data, including the QdrantApiKey, which can lead to unauthorized access and compromise of the Qdrant vector database.