CVE-2026-19368: Path Traversal in PV-Bhat gemsuite-mcp
CVE-2026-19368 is a medium severity path traversal vulnerability in PV-Bhat gemsuite-mcp version 1.0.0. It affects certain functionality in the file src/handlers/unified-gemini.ts related to gemini_search, gemini_reason, gemini_process, and gemini_analyze components. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of the file_path or file_paths argument, allowing an attacker with local access to manipulate file paths to traverse directories. The vendor has not yet responded or issued a fix for this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in PV-Bhat gemsuite-mcp 1.0.0 involves path traversal due to improper validation 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 an attacker to manipulate file paths to access files outside the intended directory scope. The issue was reported early to the project, but no remediation or patch has been provided as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to perform path traversal, potentially accessing or manipulating files outside the intended directories. This could lead to unauthorized information disclosure or modification of files accessible by the application. However, remote exploitation is not possible, limiting the attack surface to local users with some level of privileges.
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 local activity involving the affected components until an official fix is available.
CVE-2026-19368: Path Traversal in PV-Bhat gemsuite-mcp
Description
CVE-2026-19368 is a medium severity path traversal vulnerability in PV-Bhat gemsuite-mcp version 1.0.0. It affects certain functionality in the file src/handlers/unified-gemini.ts related to gemini_search, gemini_reason, gemini_process, and gemini_analyze components. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of the file_path or file_paths argument, allowing an attacker with local access to manipulate file paths to traverse directories. The vendor has not yet responded or issued a fix for this issue.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.8medium
Affected software
cpe:2.3:a:pv-bhat:gemsuite-mcp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in PV-Bhat gemsuite-mcp 1.0.0 involves path traversal due to improper validation 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 an attacker to manipulate file paths to access files outside the intended directory scope. The issue was reported early to the project, but no remediation or patch has been provided as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to perform path traversal, potentially accessing or manipulating files outside the intended directories. This could lead to unauthorized information disclosure or modification of files accessible by the application. However, remote exploitation is not possible, limiting the attack surface to local users with some level of privileges.
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 local activity involving the affected components until an official fix is available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-09T06:07:45.980Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a78e609bf8831d539396879
Added to database: 08/09/2026, 20:41:45 UTC
Last enriched: 08/09/2026, 21:01:04 UTC
Last updated: 08/09/2026, 21:01:47 UTC
Views: 5
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