CVE-2026-87983
Mistral Vibe Arbitrary File Read Vulnerability
Description
An arbitrary file read vulnerability in Mistral Vibe, introduced in version 2.6.0, allows an attacker to bypass workspace restrictions using quoted absolute paths in allowlisted shell commands. Improper handling of quotation marks during path validation enables files outside the active workspace to be read without user approval.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 11, 2026, 3:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 11, 2026, 5:35 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
6f8de1f0-f67e-45a6-b68f-98777fdb759c
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-87983
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | 6f8de1f0-f67e-45a6-b68f-98777fdb759c | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | 6f8de1f0-f67e-45a6-b68f-98777fdb759c |
Solution
- Update Mistral Vibe to a patched version.
- Avoid using quoted absolute paths in shell commands.
- Review and sanitize all user-supplied path inputs.
- Implement stricter validation for shell command arguments.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-87983.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.hiddenlayer.com/sai-security-advisory/2026-09-mistral-vibe |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-87983 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-87983
weaknesses.
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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New CVE Received by 6f8de1f0-f67e-45a6-b68f-98777fdb759c
Sep. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An arbitrary file read vulnerability in Mistral Vibe, introduced in version 2.6.0, allows an attacker to bypass workspace restrictions using quoted absolute paths in allowlisted shell commands. Improper handling of quotation marks during path validation enables files outside the active workspace to be read without user approval. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/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 CWE CWE-22 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/87xxx/CVE-2026-87983.json">CVE-2026-87983</a> Added Reference https://www.hiddenlayer.com/sai-security-advisory/2026-09-mistral-vibe -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-87983', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-09-11T14:53:37.235572Z'}