CVE-2026-19059
FoundationAgents MetaGPT editor.py read path traversal
Description
A vulnerability was determined in FoundationAgents MetaGPT up to 0.8.2. This affects the function read of the file metagpt/tools/libs/editor.py. This manipulation causes path traversal. The attack needs to be launched locally. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 6, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 12, 2026, 9 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 2.0 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update FoundationAgents MetaGPT to a patched version.
- Restrict local access to the affected component.
- Review file access controls for metagpt/tools/libs/editor.py.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/864278 Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-19059', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-07T18:03:23.699178Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:foundationagents:metagpt:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'FoundationAgents', 'product': 'MetaGPT', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0.8.0'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '0.8.1'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '0.8.2'}]}] Added Description A vulnerability was determined in FoundationAgents MetaGPT up to 0.8.2. This affects the function read of the file metagpt/tools/libs/editor.py. This manipulation causes path traversal. The attack needs to be launched locally. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CVSS V2 (AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N) Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://gist.github.com/tchen200311/cde7fa2213f3df85d19c1928e3c4a509 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-19059 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/864278 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/386516 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/386516/cti