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CVE-2026-19368: Path Traversal in PV-Bhat gemsuite-mcp

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-19368cvecve-2026-19368
Published: 08/09/2026 (08/09/2026, 20:30:10 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: PV-Bhat
Product: gemsuite-mcp

Description

CVE-2026-19368 is a path traversal vulnerability in PV-Bhat gemsuite-mcp version 1.0.0. It affects an unspecified functionality in the file src/handlers/unified-gemini.ts related to components gemini_search, gemini_reason, gemini_process, and gemini_analyze. The vulnerability arises from manipulation of the file_path or file_paths argument, allowing local attackers to perform path traversal. The vendor has not yet responded or issued a fix.

CVSS v4.0

Score 4.8medium

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
Low
Vuln. Integrity
None
Vuln. Availability
None
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X

Affected software

PV-Bhat

gemsuite-mcp

Affected versions
=1.0.0
gemsuite-mcp
pkg:gem/gemsuite-mcp
Affected versions
=1.0.0
CPE configurations
cpe:2.3:a:pv-bhat:gemsuite-mcp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/17/2026, 15:24:54 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in PV-Bhat gemsuite-mcp 1.0.0 involves path traversal due to improper handling of the file_path/file_paths argument in the src/handlers/unified-gemini.ts file. The affected components include gemini_search, gemini_reason, gemini_process, and gemini_analyze. Exploitation requires local access and allows attackers to traverse directories by manipulating file path inputs. The issue was reported early but remains unpatched as of the publication date.

Potential Impact

An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to perform path traversal, potentially accessing files outside the intended directories. This could lead to unauthorized information disclosure or modification of files accessible to the application. The CVSS score of 4.8 indicates a medium severity impact with low complexity and no user interaction required.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded or issued a fix, users should restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for any suspicious activity involving file path inputs in the affected components.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2026-08-09T06:07:45.980Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6a78e609bf8831d539396879

Added to database: 08/09/2026, 20:41:45 UTC

Last enriched: 08/17/2026, 15:24:54 UTC

Last updated: 09/23/2026, 13:47:42 UTC

Views: 58

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