CVE-2026-55540
PraisonAI: [Path Traversal] agent tools escape the configured workspace via symlinks
Description
PraisonAI is a multi-agent teams system. Prior to praisonai 4.6.51, is_path_within_directory() uses os.path.abspath() rather than os.path.realpath() for the workspace boundary. A symlink inside workspace can point outside and still pass the check, allowing read_file and other code tools to access files outside the configured workspace. This issue is fixed in version 4.6.58.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 25, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 25, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update PraisonAI to version 4.6.58.
- Verify workspace directory integrity.
- Review file access controls.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 25, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'MervinPraison', 'product': 'PraisonAI', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '< 4.6.58'}]}] Added Description PraisonAI is a multi-agent teams system. Prior to praisonai 4.6.51, is_path_within_directory() uses os.path.abspath() rather than os.path.realpath() for the workspace boundary. A symlink inside workspace can point outside and still pass the check, allowing read_file and other code tools to access files outside the configured workspace. This issue is fixed in version 4.6.58. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://github.com/MervinPraison/PraisonAI/commit/2f9677abb2ea68eab864ee8b6a828fd0141612e1 Added Reference https://github.com/MervinPraison/PraisonAI/releases/tag/v4.6.58 Added Reference https://github.com/MervinPraison/PraisonAI/security/advisories/GHSA-ch89-h4r2-c8f8