CVE-2026-87988
Mistral Vibe Arbitrary File Access Vulnerability
Description
An arbitrary file access vulnerability in Mistral Vibe allows an attacker to bypass workspace restrictions through commands classified as unconditionally allowed. Missing path validation for these commands enables access to files outside the active workspace without user approval.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 11, 2026, 3:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 11, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
6f8de1f0-f67e-45a6-b68f-98777fdb759c
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-87988
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
- Validate all file paths used in commands.
- Restrict access to files outside the active workspace.
- Update the software to the latest version.
- Review command execution policies.
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-2026-87988.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.hiddenlayer.com/sai-security-advisory/2026-09-mistral-vibe6 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-87988 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-2026-87988
weaknesses.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-87988', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-09-11T15:00:15.022471Z'} -
New CVE Received by 6f8de1f0-f67e-45a6-b68f-98777fdb759c
Sep. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An arbitrary file access vulnerability in Mistral Vibe allows an attacker to bypass workspace restrictions through commands classified as unconditionally allowed. Missing path validation for these commands enables access to files outside the active workspace without user approval. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/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-732 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/87xxx/CVE-2026-87988.json">CVE-2026-87988</a> Added Reference https://www.hiddenlayer.com/sai-security-advisory/2026-09-mistral-vibe6