CVE-2026-39981
AGiXT has a Path Traversal in safe_join()
Description
AGiXT is a dynamic AI Agent Automation Platform. Prior to 1.9.2, the safe_join() function in the essential_abilities extension fails to validate that resolved file paths remain within the designated agent workspace. An authenticated attacker can use directory traversal sequences to read, write, or delete arbitrary files on the server hosting the AGiXT instance. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.9.2.
INFO
Published Date :
April 9, 2026, 6:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 13, 2026, 3:52 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update AGiXT to version 1.9.2.
- Ensure file paths are validated within the agent workspace.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-39981 has a 1 public
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-39981.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/Josh-XT/AGiXT/commit/2079ea5a88fa671a921bf0b5eba887a5a1b73d5f | Patch |
| https://github.com/Josh-XT/AGiXT/releases/tag/v1.9.2 | Product Release Notes |
| https://github.com/Josh-XT/AGiXT/security/advisories/GHSA-5gfj-64gh-mgmw | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:agixt:agixt:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1.9.2 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/Josh-XT/AGiXT/commit/2079ea5a88fa671a921bf0b5eba887a5a1b73d5f Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/Josh-XT/AGiXT/releases/tag/v1.9.2 Types: Product, Release Notes Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/Josh-XT/AGiXT/security/advisories/GHSA-5gfj-64gh-mgmw Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description AGiXT is a dynamic AI Agent Automation Platform. Prior to 1.9.2, the safe_join() function in the essential_abilities extension fails to validate that resolved file paths remain within the designated agent workspace. An authenticated attacker can use directory traversal sequences to read, write, or delete arbitrary files on the server hosting the AGiXT instance. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.9.2. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://github.com/Josh-XT/AGiXT/commit/2079ea5a88fa671a921bf0b5eba887a5a1b73d5f Added Reference https://github.com/Josh-XT/AGiXT/releases/tag/v1.9.2 Added Reference https://github.com/Josh-XT/AGiXT/security/advisories/GHSA-5gfj-64gh-mgmw