CVE-2026-19331: Path Traversal in bazylhorsey obsidian-mcp-server
CVE-2026-19331 is a path traversal vulnerability in bazylhorsey obsidian-mcp-server version 1.0.0. It affects the readCanvas and writeCanvas functions in the CanvasService.ts file. Exploitation requires local access to the system. The vendor has been informed but has not yet responded or issued a fix. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 4.8.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability in bazylhorsey obsidian-mcp-server 1.0.0 involves path traversal via manipulation of the readCanvas and writeCanvas functions in src/services/CanvasService.ts. This allows an attacker with local access and low privileges to potentially access or modify files outside the intended directory scope. The issue was reported to the project early, but no remediation or patch has been provided to date.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access and low privileges can exploit this vulnerability to perform path traversal, potentially reading or writing files outside the intended directories. This could lead to unauthorized file access or modification, but remote exploitation is not possible. The impact is limited by the requirement for local access and low privileges.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official fix or patch is currently available. Since the vendor has not responded or provided remediation guidance, users should restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious local activity. Patch status is not yet confirmed—check the vendor advisory for updates.
CVE-2026-19331: Path Traversal in bazylhorsey obsidian-mcp-server
Description
CVE-2026-19331 is a path traversal vulnerability in bazylhorsey obsidian-mcp-server version 1.0.0. It affects the readCanvas and writeCanvas functions in the CanvasService.ts file. Exploitation requires local access to the system. The vendor has been informed but has not yet responded or issued a fix. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 4.8.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.8medium
Affected software
pkg:github/bazylhorsey/obsidian-mcp-servercpe:2.3:a:bazylhorsey:obsidian-mcp-server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability in bazylhorsey obsidian-mcp-server 1.0.0 involves path traversal via manipulation of the readCanvas and writeCanvas functions in src/services/CanvasService.ts. This allows an attacker with local access and low privileges to potentially access or modify files outside the intended directory scope. The issue was reported to the project early, but no remediation or patch has been provided to date.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access and low privileges can exploit this vulnerability to perform path traversal, potentially reading or writing files outside the intended directories. This could lead to unauthorized file access or modification, but remote exploitation is not possible. The impact is limited by the requirement for local access and low privileges.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official fix or patch is currently available. Since the vendor has not responded or provided remediation guidance, users should restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious local activity. Patch status is not yet confirmed—check the vendor advisory for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-08T09:30:23.512Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a78050abf8831d5390242a7
Added to database: 08/09/2026, 04:41:46 UTC
Last enriched: 08/09/2026, 05:01:09 UTC
Last updated: 08/09/2026, 05:01:09 UTC
Views: 3
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