CVE-2026-88939

HIGHCVSS 8.3/10EPSS 0.27%

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CVE-2026-88939 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.3/10 on the CVSS scale. knowns through 0.33.0 exempts the project.set action from permission guard checks unconditionally, allowing read-only agent sessions to bypass restrictions. Attackers can invoke project.set to repoint the server at another project directory and obtain write access capabilities.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

knowns through 0.33.0 exempts the project.set action from permission guard checks unconditionally, allowing read-only agent sessions to bypass restrictions. Attackers can invoke project.set to repoint the server at another project directory and obtain write access capabilities.

Metrics

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
knowns-devknowns<= 0.33.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-88939?
knowns through 0.33.0 exempts the project.set action from permission guard checks unconditionally, allowing read-only agent sessions to bypass restrictions. Attackers can invoke project.set to repoint the server at another project directory and obtain write access capabilities.
How severe is CVE-2026-88939?
CVE-2026-88939 has a CVSS score of 8.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-88939?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST