CVE-2026-39981
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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/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Agixt | Agixt | < 1.9.2 |
References
- 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
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- Status
- Analyzed
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