CVE-2026-39981

Name: CVE-2026-39981
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-04-09T18:17:02.35+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-39981 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 1.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.32%

67.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Agixt	Agixt	< 1.9.2

References

https://github.com/Josh-XT/AGiXT/commit/2079ea5a88fa671a921bf0b5eba887a5a1b73d5fPatch
https://github.com/Josh-XT/AGiXT/releases/tag/v1.9.2Product, Release Notes
https://github.com/Josh-XT/AGiXT/security/advisories/GHSA-5gfj-64gh-mgmwExploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 9, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-39981?

How severe is CVE-2026-39981?

CVE-2026-39981 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-39981?

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Source: NVD / NIST